What is the price of a Mommy Makeover in Spain?
The price of a Mommy Makeover in Spain ranges from £6,000 to £9,000, compared with £7,000 to £14,000 in the UK. This fee covers general anaesthesia, the procedure itself and medical follow-up. The operation takes 3 to 5 hours, with 1 to 2 nights in hospital included at leading clinics.
📊 Price table 2026
| Type of procedure | Price in Spain | Price in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| Standard package (tummy tuck + breasts) | £6,000 - £7,700 | £7,500 - £9,500 |
| Full package (tummy tuck + breasts + lipo) | £6,900 - £9,900 | £9,000 - £13,500 |
| Mommy Makeover + breast implants | £7,300 - £10,700 | £9,500 - £13,000 |
| Vaser liposuction option (high definition) | + £1,200 to £1,900 | + £1,800 to £2,800 |
Between stretch marks, fat deposits around the hips and sagging breasts, getting your pre-pregnancy body back can sometimes feel impossible. That is why more and more women turn to cosmetic surgery, and to the mommy makeover in particular.
Would you like to know more? Then read on: here is everything you need to know about having this procedure in Spain.
Mommy makeover: what are we talking about?
A form of body contouring, the mommy makeover is post-pregnancy surgery that is widely performed in the United States and has since spread around the world.
The aim of this operation is to repair the physical after-effects of pregnancy through a combination of different surgical procedures.
Plastic surgeons usually limit the number of procedures performed in a single session: shorter surgery carries fewer risks[1], and some steps can be scheduled in two stages.
The three most commonly performed mommy makeover procedures are:
- Tummy tuck: this operation is similar to a tummy lift. It tightens the abdominal skin that tends to loosen after pregnancy.
- Breast lift (mastopexy): sometimes combined with a breast augmentation or breast reduction, this procedure lifts the breasts, which can sag with breastfeeding.
- Liposuction: also known as lipoaspiration, it removes excess fat in a targeted way, often around the hips and buttocks.
Who can have a mommy makeover?
While a Mommy Makeover can help any mother, young or older, it is mainly intended for women who do not want any more children.
It is also advisable to wait several months after pregnancy before considering this operation. That gives your body time to recover naturally from childbirth, and you may find that some procedures are not actually necessary.
Finally, note that a Mommy Makeover has some contraindications. It is not recommended for women who:
- are overweight, as obesity increases the risk of phlebitis and infection during a tummy tuck;
- smoke: tobacco must be stopped at least one month before surgery;
- have a medical condition incompatible with the operation (diabetes, heart failure, respiratory problems…);
- have body dysmorphic disorder (obsessive thoughts about a minor flaw in physical appearance).
Mommy makeover: what are the risks?
A tummy tuck, for example, carries a risk of phlebitis: a condition caused by a blood clot. The preoperative assessment is therefore particularly important, since this is when the doctor decides whether the operation is right for you.
Generally speaking, it is also advisable not to prolong the operation unnecessarily: in body contouring surgery, long operations are linked to more complications[1].
Is it riskier to have everything done in one operation?
Compared with a tummy tuck alone, a mommy makeover does not show more complications: a meta-analysis of 138,020 patients found no significant difference[2]. Compared with breast surgery alone, however, the risk is higher.
These results apply to carefully selected patients, and the studies are highly heterogeneous[2]. A series of 726 patients reached the same conclusion for tummy tucks[3]. Combined surgery is nevertheless revised more often: in 738 patients, surgical revision was 6.6 times more frequent when breast reduction accompanied a tummy tuck[4].
The mommy makeover in detail
Before the operation
Have you decided to travel to Spain for a mommy makeover? First of all, the first step is to make an appointment with a plastic surgeon to set out the main lines of the operation.
Depending on your state of health and the planned procedures, you will then need to wait several months after giving birth before having your mommy makeover. This is a chance to recover physically and emotionally after pregnancy, then gradually return to exercise to help with weight loss.
During the operation
As this is a relatively long and complex operation, a mommy makeover is usually performed under general anaesthesia; some teams operate under local anaesthesia combined with spinal anaesthesia[5].
The procedures chosen together with the patient are then carried out one after another, during an operation that usually lasts between 3 and 5 hours.
Every woman is unique, and so is every operation, but most patients spend 1 or 2 days in the clinic: a chance to check that everything is in order and to be given the main postoperative recommendations.
After the operation
Depending on the procedures performed, postoperative recovery lasts several weeks: reduced activity, with gentle walking from the first days, helps your body recover[1].
Patients who travel to Spain usually stay on site for a week after the operation, so that the surgeon can monitor the first few days. You can then travel home to recover gently from your operation.
Returning to activity happens in stages, at the pace set by the surgeon:
- walking, with slow steps, from the first days;
- daily walks, once the pain is under control;
- driving, once the surgeon agrees;
- lifting heavy objects, only after several weeks;
- sport, last of all, once healing is complete.
The effects of the different procedures are not permanent: they last better when weight stays stable and no new pregnancy occurs. Further surgery remains possible[4].
How much does a Mommy Makeover cost in Spain?
In Spain, you will pay between £6,000 and £9,000, depending on the number of procedures performed and the total length of the operation. In the UK, the same operation costs £7,000 to £14,000. You will be treated by plastic surgeons in private clinics.
The mild climate of the Iberian Peninsula makes recovering on site more comfortable. Sun exposure should still be avoided on recent scars, and rest matters more than sightseeing during the first weeks.
If you find it hard to choose, we can support you through a successful operation, at a reduced price. Our coordinator is British.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
What does a mommy makeover cost in Spain in 2026?
In 2026, a mommy makeover in Spain costs between £6,000 and £9,000, compared with £7,000 to £14,000 in the UK. The final price depends on the procedures combined and the clinic, in Barcelona, Madrid or elsewhere, and is set after an examination.
Spain, Tunisia or Turkey: where is cosmetic surgery cheapest?
For a mommy makeover, expect £3,000 to £4,800 in Tunisia, £5,600 to £12,300 in Turkey and £6,000 to £9,000 in Spain. The price says nothing about follow-up back home, which is arranged before departure in every case.
Is a mommy makeover covered by the NHS?
No, not as a cosmetic procedure. Only a reconstructive tummy tuck, for example for an abdominal apron after major weight loss, may be covered subject to prior approval[6]. Other procedures remain at your own expense. It is worth checking what your NHS coverage provides in your own situation.
Can you fly straight after the operation?
No time frame is set in the literature. The risk of phlebitis is higher when a tummy tuck is combined with another procedure: 0.79% versus 0.35% alone[7]. The flight date is therefore agreed with the surgeon.
Which complications occur most often?
In a series of 62 patients operated on under local and spinal anaesthesia, 14.5% had a major complication, mostly haematomas and seromas[5]. This rate does not apply to every technique or every team.
Is there an ideal age for a mommy makeover?
No age is required: in a series of 62 patients, those operated on were aged 25 to 74, with an average of 47[5]. What matters is stable weight, no plans for another pregnancy and a health check that allows the operation.
Are mommy makeover scars visible?
Yes, and they are permanent. A tummy tuck leaves a low horizontal scar, usually hidden by underwear, and a breast lift leaves a scar around the areola, often extended vertically. They fade over the months.
Sources & References
- Kokosis G, Coon D. Safety in Body Contouring to Avoid Complications. Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 2019. Read the source
- Skorochod R, Wolf Y. Risk of Concomitant Abdominoplasty and Breast Surgery versus Isolated Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2026. Read the source
- Wolf Y, Fainzilber-Goldman Y, Skorochod R. A Comparative Analysis of the Complication Rate in Mommy Makeover Procedures and Abdominoplasty. Israel Medical Association Journal. 2025. Read the source
- Pouramin P, Dow T, Williams J. Exploring Complication Rates: A Comparative Study of Breast Reduction and Combined Breast Reduction with Abdominoplasty. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2024. Read the source
- Tettamanzi M, Ziani F, Arrica G, et al. Combining Abdominoplasty and Breast Procedures Under Tumescent Local and Spinal Anesthesia: A Retrospective Study. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2025. Read the source
- Assurance Maladie. Chirurgie esthétique : conditions de prise en charge. 2026. Read the source
- Hatef DA, Trussler AP, Kenkel JM. Procedural Risk for Venous Thromboembolism in Abdominal Contouring Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2010. Read the source
