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Mommy Makeover, La Jolla
A mommy makeover is a combination of procedures chosen to address changes after pregnancy and breastfeeding, most often a tummy tuck, breast surgery, and liposuction. There is no fixed package. At your La Jolla consultation, Tim Sayed MD examines each area, discusses which procedures fit your goals, and explains whether combining them in one operation or staging them is the safer plan for you.
The La Jolla consultation office is in University City, at 4510 Executive Drive, Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92121. Consultations and follow-ups take place here. Surgery is performed only in accredited operating rooms separate from both consultation offices, not at the University City office.
Office
For your La Jolla consultation and follow-ups, use the University City office's San Diego postal address.
Confirm your appointment time when scheduling. On Mondays, this office opens at 9:00 AM, half an hour later than Newport Beach. Call the shared practice number, (858) 247-2933.
Combined body surgery usually involves several postoperative checks, and they take place at the office where you had your consultation. Choose the office you can reach during early recovery, when you may not be able to drive and may need help with young children.
Monday: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM. Tuesday–Friday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Saturday–Sunday: Closed. Hours are Pacific Time.
Tim Sayed MD, La Jolla / University City
Address
4510 Executive Drive, Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92121
Phone
(858) 247-2933
Hours
Mon 9:00 AM–4:30 PM; Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM PT; Sat–Sun closed
Surgery
Accredited operating rooms only, separate from both consultation offices
La Jolla Village
5 min
University City / UTC
4 min
Del Mar
12 min
Carmel Valley
13 min
Carlsbad
35 min
Encinitas
25 min
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Tim Sayed MD built his practice around a simple idea: the surgeon you meet is the surgeon who operates and the surgeon who sees you through recovery.
What it is
Ask about combined procedures similar to the one proposed for you and how complications would be managed.
Where it is used
A combination of procedures, usually a tummy tuck, breast surgery, and liposuction, chosen to address changes after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Anesthesia
General anesthesia, as an outpatient or short-stay procedure. The length depends on the combination, usually three to six hours, done in one setting.
Downtime
Most people take about two to four weeks off, since the recovery combines a tummy tuck and breast surgery, and return to full activity by about six weeks as Dr. Sayed clears them.
Results
A flatter abdomen, restored breasts, and a slimmer waist in one recovery. The final shape shows as swelling settles over a few months, and a stable weight keeps it looking its best.
Who it suits
Adults who are done having children, near a stable weight, and in good health, bothered by post-pregnancy changes to the tummy, breasts, and waist. A consultation plans the right combination.
Why patients choose Tim Sayed MD
A mommy makeover carries the combined risks of each procedure: bleeding, infection, fluid collection (seroma), poor wound healing, numbness, scarring, asymmetry, changes in nipple or skin sensation, and contour irregularities. Longer combined operations and abdominal surgery raise the risk of blood clots in the legs or lungs, which can be serious. Implant-related risks apply if augmentation is included.
Combining procedures means one anesthesia and one recovery period, but longer operating time and a recovery that combines abdominal and breast healing. Staging spreads the surgery over two or more operations, with shorter individual procedures and separate recoveries. Your health, the length of the planned operation, and your goals determine which approach is safer.
If staging, fewer procedures, or reaching a stable weight first is the better path, Dr. Sayed will say so.
Questions worth asking:
- Which procedures address my concerns, and which could wait?
- Is combining them safe for me, or should they be staged?
- Where will the scars be?
- How much help will I need at home, and for how long?
- What does the quote include?
What it treats
Combining procedures means one anesthesia and one recovery period, but longer operating time and a recovery that combines abdominal and breast healing. Staging spreads the surgery over two or more operations, with shorter individual procedures and separate recoveries. Your health, the length of the planned operation, and your goals determine which approach is safer.
If staging, fewer procedures, or reaching a stable weight first is the better path, Dr. Sayed will say so.
A mommy makeover is not a weight-loss procedure and works best when you are near a stable weight. A future pregnancy can stretch the abdomen and change the breasts again, which is why it is usually planned after you are done having children. Timing after delivery and breastfeeding is individual; discuss it at your consultation rather than relying on a fixed number of months.
The procedures involved
• Tummy tuck in La Jolla: removes loose skin and can repair separated muscle; leaves a low abdominal scar. • Breast lift in La Jolla or breast augmentation in La Jolla: restores position, volume, or both. • Liposuction in La Jolla: refines the waist, flanks, or back. If implants are part of your plan, review the FDA-required boxed warning and patient decision checklist in the implant labeling with your surgeon. Implants are not lifetime devices, and further surgery may be needed.
The procedure
Ask to see cases that include the same procedures proposed for you. The same practice gallery is used for both offices; these are not location-specific results. Photographs are shared with patient consent and do not guarantee your outcome.
Practice photo gallery information for La Jolla patients
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A mommy makeover carries the combined risks of each procedure: bleeding, infection, fluid collection (seroma), poor wound healing, numbness, scarring, asymmetry, changes in nipple or skin sensation, and contour irregularities. Longer combined operations and abdominal surgery raise the risk of blood clots in the legs or lungs, which can be serious. Implant-related risks apply if augmentation is included. Planning the combination to your health, limiting operating time, early walking, and following clot-prevention instructions help reduce risk. Smoking and nicotine impair healing; you will be asked to stop well before and after surgery. Seek urgent care for leg swelling or pain, chest pain, or shortness of breath.
A mommy makeover combines procedures, so it carries the combined risks of each: bruising, swelling, numbness, scarring, fluid collection, asymmetry, changes in nipple or skin sensation, wound-healing problems, and, rarely, infection or a blood clot. Longer combined surgery raises some risks, which careful planning manages.
Dr. Sayed lowers risk by planning the combination to your health, limiting operating time, sequencing the procedures well, and giving clear aftercare. He reviews your history at consultation so the plan fits you, and may recommend staging if combining is not ideal.
Ask to see cases that include the same procedures proposed for you. The same practice gallery is used for both offices; these are not location-specific results. Photographs are shared with patient consent and do not guarantee your outcome.
Cost and financing
Request a written quote for your specific combination and ask what is included, such as implants and follow-up visits. Cosmetic procedures are usually not covered by insurance; check your policy if any part of the plan is medically indicated.
Practice pricing information for La Jolla patients · Financing information for La Jolla patients
The practice's current range is about $15,000–$30,000, depending on which procedures are combined and the operating time, covering the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, facility fees, and garments. The same range applies at both consultation offices.
Recovery is longer than after a single procedure. Many patients take about two to four weeks off work, depending on the job and the combination, and plan for help at home during at least the first week. Expect soreness and tightness across the abdomen and chest. Walk gently as directed, wear your garments, and avoid lifting, including children, until cleared. Drains, if used, are removed when output allows. Exercise requires individual clearance, and swelling and scars continue to change for months.
Do not drive while taking sedating medication or until your surgeon clears you.
Your follow-ups are at the same University City office where you had your La Jolla consultation. Ask when each examination is needed and how to reach the team outside office hours. The office hours above are not an emergency-care schedule.
Combined vs staged: combining often costs less overall than separate surgeries.
Surgeon experience: a double board-certified surgeon planning a safe combination reflects training and judgment.
Ask about mommy makeover financing
Recovery
Recovery is longer than after a single procedure. Many patients take about two to four weeks off work, depending on the job and the combination, and plan for help at home during at least the first week. Expect soreness and tightness across the abdomen and chest. Walk gently as directed, wear your garments, and avoid lifting, including children, until cleared. Drains, if used, are removed when output allows. Exercise requires individual clearance, and swelling and scars continue to change for months.
Do not drive while taking sedating medication or until your surgeon clears you.
Your follow-ups are at the same University City office where you had your La Jolla consultation. Ask when each examination is needed and how to reach the team outside office hours. The office hours above are not an emergency-care schedule.
Days 1 to 5
Rest with help at home. Soreness, swelling, and tightness across the tummy and chest are normal. Walk gently, wear the garments, and avoid lifting.
Week 1 to 2
Drains, if used, usually come out, and bruising fades. Many people feel more mobile but still avoid strain and lifting, moving carefully.
Weeks 2 to 4
Many return to desk work and light routines. The abdomen and breasts continue to settle; keep wearing the garments and avoid heavy activity.
Weeks 4 to 6
Return to exercise gradually as Dr. Sayed clears you. Swelling drops and the restored shape begins to show.
Months 2 to 6
Swelling fully resolves, scars begin to mature and fade, and the final flatter, restored, slimmer shape shows.
Ask about mommy makeover recovery
Your surgeon
Planned and balanced. Tim Sayed MD tailors the combination to your body and restores the tummy, breasts, and waist in proportion for a natural result.
Dr. Sayed is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and he has been recertified in both after ten years. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
He earned his medical degree at the UCSF School of Medicine, completed general surgery training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard, and returned to UCSF for his plastic surgery fellowship.
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Board certified and recertified
American Board of Surgery
Board certified and recertified
UCSF School of Medicine
MD and plastic surgery residency
Harvard, Mass General
General surgery training
Kellogg School of Management
Executive MBA, Northwestern
Alpha Omega Alpha
National medical honor society
Dr. Sayed is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and he has been recertified in both after ten years. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
He earned his medical degree at the UCSF School of Medicine, completed general surgery training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard, and returned to UCSF for his plastic surgery fellowship.
Tim Sayed MD built his practice around a simple idea: the surgeon you meet is the surgeon who operates and the surgeon who sees you through recovery.
Bring your questions about your abdomen, breasts, and waist, and your plans for future pregnancies. Dr. Sayed will examine each area and explain whether to combine or stage the procedures.
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Bring your questions about your abdomen, breasts, and waist, and your plans for future pregnancies. Dr. Sayed will examine each area and explain whether to combine or stage the procedures.
FAQ
The practice's current range is about $15,000–$30,000 , depending on the procedures combined and operating time. Request a written quote for your plan. Cosmetic procedures are usually not covered by insurance.
Many patients take about two to four weeks off work and need help at home for at least the first week. Exercise requires individual clearance, and the shape continues to settle for months.
A combination of procedures, usually a tummy tuck, breast surgery, and liposuction, chosen to address changes after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Combining means one anesthesia and one recovery but a longer operation. Staging means shorter operations and separate recoveries. Your health and the planned operating time guide the recommendation.
A future pregnancy can change the abdomen and breasts again, so surgery is usually planned once you are done having children.
Most include a tummy tuck, a breast lift or augmentation, and liposuction. The mix depends on your concerns and anatomy.
Timing is individual. It is generally best to have finished breastfeeding and be near a stable weight. Discuss your timing at the consultation.
The first days are usually sore, especially across the abdomen and chest, and pain is managed with medication. Discomfort typically eases over the following weeks.
No. It addresses skin, muscle, breast, and contour changes and works best when you are near a stable weight.
Yes. A tummy tuck leaves a low abdominal scar, and breast surgery leaves scars that depend on the technique. Scars fade over months but are permanent.
The combined risks of each procedure, including bleeding, infection, seroma, wound-healing problems, scarring, and blood clots. Longer operations raise some risks.
Yes, especially in the first week. You will need to avoid lifting, including young children, until cleared.
The office is in University City at 4510 Executive Drive, Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92121. Hours are Monday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM and Tuesday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Pacific Time; closed Saturday and Sunday. Confirm your appointment time when scheduling. Call (858) 247-2933.
Follow-ups take place at the same University City office as your consultation. Surgery is performed only in accredited operating rooms separate from both offices.
Bring a list of medications and supplements, your pregnancy and breastfeeding history, and any prior abdominal or breast surgery, including C-sections. Tell Dr. Sayed whether you plan future pregnancies, your weight trend, nicotine use, and any personal or family history of blood clots.
Questions worth asking: - Which procedures address my concerns, and which could wait? - Is combining them safe for me, or should they be staged? - Where will the scars be? - How much help will I need at home, and for how long? - What does the quote include?
The procedures are matched to each concern. Loose abdominal skin and separated abdominal muscles (diastasis) are addressed with a tummy tuck. Deflated or sagging breasts may be treated with a lift, implants, or both. Localized fat at the waist or flanks may be treated with liposuction.
A mommy makeover is not a weight-loss procedure and works best when you are near a stable weight. A future pregnancy can stretch the abdomen and change the breasts again, which is why it is usually planned after you are done having children. Timing after delivery and breastfeeding is individual; discuss it at your consultation rather than relying on a fixed number of months.
If implants are part
Markings are made with you standing. Under general anesthesia, the procedures are sequenced for safety: the tummy tuck removes loose skin and may repair the abdominal muscles, the breast procedure lifts or adds volume, and liposuction refines the contour. Operating time depends on the combination. After surgery you wear compression and a supportive bra. Whether you go home the same day or stay overnight depends on the plan and your health.
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