The short answer
The right time is when you have finished having children, stopped breastfeeding some months ago, and your weight has been steady for some months. Operating earlier means operating on a body that is still changing, and another pregnancy can undo a tummy tuck repair. On Mezo a mommy makeover is from ₦13,500,000, with a written all-in quote after the assessment.
Book a mommy makeover, from ₦13,500,000Medically reviewed by Dr Debo Odulana, Founder and Chief Executive, Mezo. Last reviewed . This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Care is decided with you after an examination.
Why waiting matters
Pregnancy stretches the skin and separates the stomach muscles. Breastfeeding changes breast size and shape, and the breasts keep settling for months after you stop. Weight usually keeps moving in the first year after a baby. A mommy makeover is planned around how your body is now, so if it is still changing, the plan is built on sand.
There is also your own health. The months after birth are tiring, iron levels are often low, and a major operation needs you strong enough to heal. A surgeon would rather you wait a little than operate on a body that is not ready.
Signs you are ready
Most surgeons look for all of these:
- You are sure you do not want more children
- You stopped breastfeeding some months ago and your breasts have settled
- Your weight has been steady for some months, close to where you want it
- Your blood count is normal, especially if you bled heavily at delivery
- You do not smoke, or you have stopped well before surgery
- You have help at home for at least the first two weeks
What a mommy makeover usually includes
There is no fixed package. Most often it is a tummy tuck, sometimes with liposuction of the flanks, plus breast surgery: a lift, a reduction or an augmentation, depending on what pregnancy changed for you. Whether it is done in one operation or two is a safety decision. Long operations raise the risk of blood clots, so the time under anaesthetic sets the limit.
Before you go ahead: try the simpler things
If the main problem is a bulge in the middle of your tummy, ask about diastasis. Pelvic floor and core physiotherapy helps some women enough that they do not need surgery. If you feel low, anxious, or disconnected from your baby, tell your doctor: postnatal depression is common and treatable, and a big decision like surgery is better made once you feel like yourself again.
Planning the recovery around your family
The first two weeks are the hardest. You will walk slightly bent and should not lift anything heavy, including a toddler, for about six weeks. Plan who will do the school run, bathe the children and cook. Many women arrange for a mother, sister or trusted helper to stay. If you are travelling from abroad, plan to stay in Lagos until your surgeon is happy for you to fly.
What it costs on Mezo
Your final figure is a written quote after consultation, covering surgeon, theatre, anaesthesia, stay, garments and reviews.
Common questions
How long after a C-section can I have a tummy tuck?
Most surgeons want at least several months after a caesarean, with the wound fully healed, your weight steady and breastfeeding finished. Your surgeon will tell you when your body is ready. The old caesarean scar is often removed as part of the tummy tuck.
What if I want another baby later?
Then wait. Another pregnancy can stretch the skin and separate the muscles again, and the money and recovery would be partly wasted. Breast surgery and liposuction can sometimes be done earlier, but the tummy tuck is best left until your family is complete.
How much is a mommy makeover in Lagos?
On Mezo it is from ₦13,500,000. Because every combination is different, your final figure is a written all-in quote after the assessment, paid online.
Can I still breastfeed after breast surgery?
Some women can and some cannot, depending on the operation. This is one more reason to have breast surgery after your last baby.
The procedures
Related health guides
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Sources and further reading
The guidelines and patient information this page is checked against. Care in Nigeria follows the same evidence; what differs is the price and where it is done.
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). NHS. Patient information.
- Is a cosmetic procedure right for me?. NHS. Patient information.
Links last checked 22 October 2026.
Medical disclaimer: This guide is general information and does not replace advice from your own doctor. Where your centre's instructions differ from this guide, follow theirs.