Mummy Makeover in London

A mummy makeover combines multiple procedures to address areas of the body commonly affected by pregnancy. Depending on your anatomy and goals, this may include abdominoplasty, breast surgery, and liposuction to address muscle separation, excess skin, volume loss, and contour change.

Every mummy makeover is planned following a one-to-one clinical assessment with Dr Omar Tillo, CREO Clinic’s Medical Director and specialist body contouring surgeon. This allows the surgical plan to be tailored to your anatomy, goals, and safety profile, with recommendations made only where surgery is appropriate.

Quick Overview of Mummy Makeover Procedure

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Why This Procedure Matters

For many women, pregnancy can create structural changes to the body that may not be fully addressed through exercise or lifestyle changes alone. A mummy makeover combines procedures to address both functional and aesthetic changes following pregnancy..

Post-Pregnancy Body Restoration

The most significant anatomical changes following pregnancy are typically seen in the breasts and abdomen. 

Some common changes include:

• Diastasis recti: Separation of the abdominal wall muscles, which weakens core stability.
• Excess skin: Stretched abdominal skin that may lose elasticity and firmness
• Breast changes: Loss of volume, skin laxity, or drooping (ptosis) following pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Loss of contour: Changes in fat distribution affecting the abdomen, hips, or thighs

Completing a Post-Weight Loss Journey

The mummy makeover may also be considered following significant weight loss, where excess skin remains despite weight stabilisation. In these cases, surgery can help address residual skin and contour changes once a stable weight has been achieved.

Proportion, Strength and Physical Comfort

Muscle separation and excess skin can contribute to discomfort over time. Surgical repair of the abdominal wall can help restore core support and improve posture, potentially reducing lower back strain in some cases. In addition, removing excess skin can improve the comfort and fit of clothing.

How the Procedure Works

Consultation and Surgical Planning

All planning for your mummy makeover begins with a one-to-one consultation with Dr Omar Tillo, during which your goals and clinical needs are assessed. This includes evaluating skin quality, fat distribution, muscle separation, and overall health to determine the most appropriate combination of procedures and whether they should be performed together or staged.

Once this assessment is complete, a detailed surgical and recovery plan is created based on your individual requirements.

What Happens During Surgery

The exact surgical approach depends on your personalised treatment plan. Where multiple procedures are combined, they are performed in a carefully planned sequence to ensure both safety and optimal outcomes.

Anaesthetic, Duration and Hospital Stay

The mummy makeover is performed under general anaesthetic, with techniques selected to support patient safety and post-operative comfort. 

Procedure duration typically ranges from 4 to 6 hours, depending on the complexity of the surgical plan. Patients are monitored closely following surgery, with discharge timing based on the procedures performed and individual recovery.

Combining Procedures Safely

Combined procedures are only recommended where clinically appropriate. Factors such as operative time, surgical complexity, and individual health considerations are taken into account when determining whether procedures can be safely combined.

Where a single-stage procedure presents increased risk, a staged approach may be recommended to prioritise safety and long-term outcomes.

Is This Right for You?

Suitability for a mummy makeover is determined during a clinical consultation, where your anatomy, health, and goals are assessed. 

Who It’s For

A mummy makeover is appropriate for patients who:

• Are in good physical and emotional health
• Wish to address  structural anatomical changes caused by pregnancy
• Have experienced contour changes or excess skin following significant weight loss
• Have no plans for future pregnancies
• Are close to their ideal weight and can maintain a stable weight, typically with  a BMI of 30 or below (You can use our BMI Calculator as a general guide)
• Have realistic expectations about outcomes, scarring, and recovery 
• Are able to commit to the recovery requirements associated with combined surgery

Who It May Not Be Right For

A mummy makeover may not be appropriate for patients who:

• Have medical conditions that increase surgical risk
• Are active smokers and cannot abstain for at least 4 weeks before the procedure
• Are significantly outside of their ideal weight

• Plan to have further pregnancies
• Have unrealistic expectations about the outcomes or recovery process

When Surgery Should Be Delayed

Surgery may be delayed where doing so improves safety and long-term outcomes. For example, patients are typically advised to wait at least six months after pregnancy. Any underlying health conditions that increase surgical risk should also be stabilised before proceeding with treatment.

Procedure Variants and Alternatives

A mummy makeover is not a fixed procedure, but a tailored combination of surgeries selected based on your anatomy, goals, and clinical assessment. This approach is only recommended where it can be performed safely within appropriate operative limits. 

The following examples illustrate how procedures may be combined based on individual clinical needs:

Mummy Makeover with Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift

Patients presenting with abdominal wall separation, excess skin, and drooping breasts (ptosis) may benefit from a combination of tummy tuck and breast lift. Where clinically appropriate, combining these procedures can reduce the need for multiple recovery periods while addressing structural changes in a single surgical plan.

Mummy Makeover with Breast Augmentation

Where loss of breast volume is the primary concern, breast augmentation may be included in a mummy makeover to restore fullness and proportion. In some cases, this may be combined with a breast lift depending on skin quality and desired outcome.

Liposuction-Focused Body Contouring

In some cases, liposuction alone may be sufficient where concerns relate primarily to localised fat rather than excess skin or muscle separation. This is assessed during consultation to determine whether a combined surgical approach is necessary.

Staged Procedures vs Single-Stage Surgery

A single-stage procedure is only recommended where combining surgeries can be performed safely. Factors such as operative time, surgical complexity, and individual health considerations are taken into account. Where risk is increased, a staged approach may be advised to prioritise safety and long-term outcomes.

Before and After Results

The images below show examples of previous mummy makeover patients and their results. The results can vary from patient to patient, but the CREO Clinic surgical team works hard to ensure outcomes are as consistent as possible.

Benefits of a Mummy Makeover

A mummy makeover can provide several structural and aesthetic improvements, depending on your surgical plan:

Improved Abdominal Support and Contour

The abdominoplasty element of a mummy makeover repairs the abdominal muscles (diastasis recti), helping to restore core strength and improve abdominal contour.

Restored Breast Shape and Position

Where pregnancy or breastfeeding has affected breast shape or position, surgery can address these changes through breast augmentation and/or breast lift procedures.

Enhanced Proportion and Balance

Where pregnancy or breastfeeding has affected breast shape or position, surgery can address these changes through breast augmentation and/or breast lift procedures.

Long-Term Structural Improvement

Abdominal muscle repair can improve core support and posture. These changes are maintained where weight remains stable, and there are no future pregnancies.

Outcomes vary depending on individual anatomy, surgical approach, and adherence to recovery guidance.

The CREO APEX Recovery System

What to Expect: Before, During and After

Before Surgery

Patients are advised to follow several steps to prepare for a mummy makeover:

• Arrange support from friends and family during the early stages of your recovery
• Maintain a healthy, stable weight in the weeks leading up to surgery 
• Begin sleeping on your back in the days before your mummy makeover, as this position is typically required during early recovery
• Abstain from smoking for at least four weeks before surgery

Day of Surgery

You will be admitted to the hospital and guided through the process by the clinical team before surgery begins.

A mummy makeover is performed under general anaesthetic. The exact combination and sequence of procedures depends on your individual surgical plan and is determined during consultation.

Following surgery, you will be monitored in a recovery setting. Some discomfort, swelling, and bruising are expected in the early stages.

Initial Recovery Period

Swelling and tightness are typically most noticeable in the first few days after surgery, before gradually improving.

You will typically be advised to wear compression garments to support healing and manage swelling, and movement may feel restricted in the early stages.

Most patients are able to return to light, non-physical work within 10–14 days, depending on the extent of surgery. More strenuous activity and exercise are reintroduced gradually over several weeks, based on your surgeon’s guidance.

Final Results and Long-Term Considerations

Initial changes in contour are visible once swelling begins to settle, but final results become more visible over time.

This process can take several months, as swelling resolves and tissues adapt to the new contour.

Risks, Limitations and Considerations

As with any surgical procedure, a mummy makeover carries potential risks and limitations. These are discussed in detail during consultation, where your surgeon will assess your individual risk profile before recommending treatment.

Every effort is made to minimise risk through careful surgical planning, patient selection, and post-operative care.

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Poor healing or wound breakdown
• Seroma (fluid accumulation)
• Loss of sensation
• Haematoma
• Fat necrosis or embolism

It is important to understand that outcomes vary between individuals and are influenced by factors such as skin quality, healing response, and adherence to post-operative care.

Scarring is an expected part of surgery and will vary depending on the procedures performed and individual healing. Your surgeon will discuss this in detail during the consultation to ensure you understand what to expect.

Costs and Financing Options

The cost of a mummy makeover depends on the complexity of your surgical plan and the procedures involved.

Prices typically start from £18,900, reflecting a combination of procedures such as tummy tuck, breast surgery, and liposuction.

Your final quote is tailored to your individual treatment plan, following a detailed clinical assessment. Recommendations are made based on suitability and safety, rather than cost or marketing considerations.

What Is Included in Your Quote

Your quoted price is designed to reflect the full treatment journey, including:

• Surgical fees
• Anaesthesia
• Hospital and facility costs
• Post-operative care and follow-up
• Aftercare treatments, such as lymphatic drainage and scar management

All essential elements of your care are included, with no additional costs for standard aftercare.

Financing and Payment Planning

CREO Clinic offer finance options through Chrysalis Finance, allowing eligible patients to spread the cost of treatment.

Interest-free and longer-term payment plans may be available, subject to approval.

Why Choose CREO Clinic

The goal of the CREO Clinic is to deliver surgery at a consistently high standard, with a focus on surgeon-led planning, clinical safety, and integrated aftercare across your treatment journey.

Specialist Surgeons by Anatomical Discipline

All of our surgeons specialise in specific anatomical areas, meaning patients are treated by a clinician with focused expertise in their procedure.

Consultation-Led, Not Sales-Led

Your initial consultation at CREO Clinic is central to decision-making, but patients are encouraged to return as many times as needed to fully explore their options.

Patient safety is prioritised above all other considerations, and no procedure is recommended unless it meets clinical suitability criteria.

Integrated Aftercare as Standard

The CREO Clinic’s APEX Recovery Protocol is integrated as standard, supporting a structured and closely monitored recovery.

This includes lymphatic drainage massage, scar management treatments, specialised wound care, and regular contact with the clinical team, all included within the treatment plan.

Trusted by Patients Across London

As a London-based clinic, CREO Clinic has built a strong reputation among patients across London, supported by consistently high satisfaction ratings.

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