Feel Empowered After Pregnancy 

Motherhood is a highly intense process, both emotionally and physically, and as a mother of two, Dr. Stark knows all too well the effects pregnancy can have on one's self-image. That’s why she offers comprehensive mommy makeovers to women in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. She’s committed to female wellness and empowerment, and is proud to provide empathetic, customized care.

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What Is a Mommy Makeover? 

A mommy makeover will look different for every woman. The procedure can involve a range of treatments targeting the breasts, abdomen, and lower body to address changes that result from pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Dr. Stark’s goal is not to change who you are, but to bring back your sense of self and sculpt proportional, natural-looking contours along your body.

A Mommy Makeover is a highly customized combination of procedures designed to address the physical changes that occur after pregnancy. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, each surgical plan is tailored to your anatomy, concerns, and long-term goals to restore balanced, natural-looking contours.

The Mommy Makeover Procedure with Dr. Jen Stark

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Why Should You Choose Dr. Stark for Your Mommy Makeover in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village?

Choosing the right surgeon is a major decision, and Dr. Stark is proud to be a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving women in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. Amongst patients, she’s known for her high-touch approach and patient-centered philosophy, and is dedicated to helping women rediscover their confidence and joy.

Dr. Stark’s background as a classically trained artist guides her every move, allowing her to approach body restoration with balance, precision, and elevated judgment. Her outcomes work with your anatomy, not against it, to harmonize with your proportions and create subtle, effortless results.

Rebuild Your Confidence With a Customized Mommy Makeover

Address Breast Changes After Pregnancy 

Pregnancy and breastfeeding can significantly affect breast volume, shape, and position. Many women experience deflation, sagging, or changes in nipple position. Your mommy makeover may include:

  • Breast augmentation to restore lost volume
  • Breast lift to reposition the breasts and improve shape
  • A combined augmentation with lift when both volume loss and sagging are present

Dr. Stark will recommend the most appropriate approach based on your anatomy and aesthetic goals.

Restore Your Abdominal Contours

Pregnancy often stretches both the skin and the underlying abdominal muscles. Even with weight loss, patients may experience loose skin, weakened core muscles, or persistent fullness. A tummy tuck can address these concerns by:

  • Removing excess or hanging skin
  • Repairing separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti)
  • Tightening the abdominal wall
  • Creating a smoother, firmer contour

This procedure is often a central component of a mommy makeover.

Refine Body Contours With Liposuction

Pregnancy can lead to stubborn fat deposits that remain despite healthy habits. Liposuction may be used to refine areas such as the flanks, abdomen, lower back, hips, and thighs. This allows Dr. Stark to sculpt a more balanced, proportional silhouette while enhancing your natural curves in a subtle, natural-looking way.

A Personalized Plan to Rebuild Your Self-Image

Every patient’s journey begins with a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Stark. There, she’ll review your aesthetic goals, assess your medical history, and develop a surgical plan to achieve your desired outcome.

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Who Is a Good Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?

Ideal candidates for a mommy makeover are patients who:

  • Are finished having children
  • Are at or near their goal weight
  • Are in good overall health
  • Do not smoke or use nicotine products
    Have realistic expectations about their results

For best outcomes, patients should maintain a stable weight for several months prior to surgery.

Safety and Surgical Planning

Patient safety is the top priority when planning a mommy makeover. While combining procedures can provide comprehensive results and reduce overall recovery time, surgical time must be carefully managed.

Dr. Stark designs each procedure to stay within safe operative limits, typically keeping surgical time under several hours. Every plan is tailored to ensure the safest possible approach while still achieving meaningful, balanced results.

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Postoperative Support and Recovery Planning

Because multiple procedures are often performed at once, additional support during recovery can be extremely helpful. Many patients choose to arrange:

  • A dedicated caregiver or overnight nurse
  • Assistance at home during the first few days
  • A comfortable recovery environment

These measures can improve comfort, safety, and peace of mind during the early healing process.

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Supportive, High-Touch Recovery 

Recovery after a mommy makeover in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village varies depending on the procedures performed. Most patients experience swelling, bruising, tightness, and fatigue in the early stages of healing. Light activity is typically resumed within two to three weeks, with a gradual return to exercise over the following weeks. Continued improvement in contour and swelling occurs over several months.

Dr. Stark understands that your post-operative experience is just as important, if not more so, as your procedure itself. She’ll send you home with extensive aftercare instructions and supportive garments designed to promote healing. You’ll return to her office multiple times in the coming months for follow-up appointments, during which she’ll monitor your healing process and ensure you’re recovering well. 

Testimonials

I highly recommend her to anyone seeking superior quality and outstanding results!

“I had an amazing experience with Dr. Stark. At each appointment, I was always welcomed by smiles from everyone, particularly Sabrina, Dr. Stark's assistant. She is extremely kind and creates a comforting atmosphere. Dr. Stark is highly knowledgeable and compassionate. I felt anxious about my procedure, but she alleviated my concerns with her gentle nature, professionalism, and effective communication skills. Following my surgery, she consistently checked on my well-being, and I was amazed by the exceptional treatment and personal attention I received. My procedure went great, and I am extremely happy with the outcome. Dr. Stark is an exceptional surgeon who goes beyond expectations. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking superior quality and outstanding results!”

- T.W.

Thank you, Dr Stark, for making my life HAPPIER!!

“Dr Stark and her medical team are amazing. Went in to have an Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and the care is excellent. Currently at 9 weeks post surgery, swollen a lot less, and loving my results so far. Going into surgery, I was nervous about the after-pain because I heard several horror stories of how painful it is. Surprisingly, my pain level was mild ( 1-10 I was at 2). My experience exceeded my expectations from the consultation, to surgery, to post op. Dr Stark, Sabrina Esquivel, and the whole team have been very caring and attentive, and delivered an A+  service. Thank you, Dr Stark, for making my life HAPPIER!!”

- A.Q.

I cannot thank Dr. Stark enough.

“Dr. Stark is not only a meticulous professional and at the top of her field, but she and her team are one of the warmest and most engaged treatment teams I have ever met. Dr. Stark and Sabrina walked me through every moment of the procedure and recovery, and they were attentive and responsive. Her nurses in recovery were incredibly kind and thorough. Dr. Stark’s sense of humor mixed with her attention to detail makes her truly exceptional, and she makes you feel understood. The results of my mini abdominoplasty with liposuction were beyond anything I would have imagined. I cannot thank Dr. Stark and the Schwartz Institute enough.”

- C.B.

Dr. Stark is absolutely the best plastic surgeon.

“Dr. Stark is outstanding! She is an artist and a perfectionist. For years, I questioned if my prophylactic mastectomy was worth it because I didn’t love the way I looked. I booked a consultation with Dr. Stark to correct an encapsulated breast implant. She was thorough and made me feel comfortable. The morning of my procedure, as she was marking me, I knew I was not going to regret the results I would be waking up to. I have never felt so confident and happy with my body as she has made me feel. From her pre-op routine and post op routine that helps your body heal quickly without any complications, to her amazing skill of injecting with Botox and Filler, Dr. Stark is absolutely the best plastic surgeon.”

- K.O.

Start to finish, you will have no complaints guaranteed.

“Dr Stark is an incredibly talented surgeon. I am an extremely happy patient of hers; she pays attention to everything! She listens to your concerns and is so thorough and detailed. She is also kind and trustworthy, and an artist. I cannot say enough about her. I trust her completely; consider yourself lucky if you're a patient of hers. Start to finish, you will have no complaints guaranteed.”

- M.V.

Dr. Stark is a true artist.

“Dr. Stark is a true artist. She takes her time to go over absolutely everything with you. She explains the surgery in full detail and makes you feel extremely comfortable. Her work mimics her bedside manner: it’s incredible. I hardly even notice my incisions, and it looks like I was just blessed with an amazing body, all thanks to her! I finally have my confidence back, and I have to thank it all to her! If you are looking for a surgeon, don’t look any further! Highly recommend!!” 

- G.

I would definitely go back to Dr. Stark in the future...

“I highly recommend Dr. Stark! I had liposuction and excision of axillary breast tissue performed by Dr. Stark in October 2023. She is incredibly knowledgeable and explains every step in a clear, comforting manner. She does not push procedures and, in fact, recommended I hold off on several additions to my procedure that I was interested in. I had no problems with my healing and am incredibly pleased with the results so far. The nursing and administrative staff are also top-notch. They are all so friendly and responsive, and I never felt awkward about any part of the process. I would definitely go back to Dr. Stark in the future if I ever want to have anything else done.”

- H.F.

If I were to ever have more work done, Dr. Stark is definitely my go-to.

“It was an easy decision to choose Dr. Stark after my initial consultation, where she made me feel welcomed and excited to be a patient of hers. I’m so happy with my results, and everything turned out exactly as we had planned. Leading up to and even after my procedure, Dr. Stark proved to be very attentive with the most genuinely friendly bedside manner I’ve ever experienced with any doctor. Her assistant, Sabrina, was wonderful. She answered every email and question I had and was always welcoming with a smile. If I were to ever have more work done, Dr. Stark is definitely my go-to.”

- K.S

Dr. Stark is the absolute BEST!

“Dr. Stark is the absolute BEST! I was so grateful to have found someone that I could completely trust to handle my concerns. Through her surgical expertise, I have restored confidence and a new outlook on life. I was so pleased with my procedures and the experience that I have recommended friends.”

- M.H.

I've already referred friends to Dr. Stark...

“I can't say enough amazing things about Dr. Stark and her incredible team! From the moment I walked in, I felt completely at ease. Dr. Stark's attention to detail and patience throughout the entire process, especially during my recovery, were beyond impressive. Talking about my insecurities and vulnerabilities felt as comfortable as chatting with a close friend. The aftercare nurses were wonderful, and the entire facility was spotless. Everything went so smoothly from start to finish. I'm absolutely obsessed with my results and can't wait to return for more work in the future! I've already referred friends to Dr. Stark, and they are just as thrilled with her attentiveness and dedication to making them feel confident and beautiful. Highly recommend!”

- T.F.

I am in love with my results!

“Dr. Stark did my liposuction procedure! This was my first ever surgery, but Dr. Stark made me feel completely comfortable the entire time and answered all of my questions and concerns. I am in love with my results! Not only is she a great plastic surgeon, but she has a great bedside manner! I highly recommend her!”

- J.T.

I am beyond grateful to Dr. Stark for completely transforming my life.

“I am beyond grateful to Dr. Stark for completely transforming my life. The results are absolutely stunning. From my first consultation for my tubular breasts, Dr. Stark's expertise and reassuring manner immediately instilled confidence in me. Her exceptional professionalism, kindness, and unwavering artistry make her the perfect doctor for me. During my recovery, she consistently followed up to ensure my comfort and made herself available whenever needed. Thank you so much, Dr. Stark, you are a miracle worker! I love my breasts and my small waist!”

- H.C.

I can’t say enough about how truly amazing Dr. Stark has been...

“I can’t say enough about how truly amazing Dr. Stark has been through my surgical journey. I had two babies back to back and couldn’t get my body back to a place of feeling like me again. I met with her, and I knew right then and there that her vision was my vision. She saw exactly what I was saying and made me feel so comfortable making the decision to move forward with a Mommy Makeover procedure in her surgery center. She recommended a Breast Implant with a Lift, some Liposuction, and Upper and Lower Eyelids. She is a true artist. I am two weeks post-op and this experience is life-changing. I couldn’t be happier with how everything looks. I finally feel confident again, and just in time for summer. I one hundred percent recommend her to anyone who is looking to inquire about cosmetic surgery. You will not be disappointed. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Dr. Stark!!!”

- D.M.

Dr. Stark is extremely thorough and so supportive...

“Dr. Stark performed an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and some lipo to my bra line and flanks. To say my expectations were met is an understatement!! I am so thrilled with my results. After four children, I definitely noticed an overall lack of confidence in my body, and that confidence has been restored! Dr. Stark is extremely thorough and so supportive throughout the entire process. I have no regrets whatsoever and would highly recommend Dr. Stark for beautiful results.”

- T.M.

I highly recommend Dr. Jennifer Stark!!

“Dr. Stark performed an upper blepharoplasty for me, and I'm thrilled with the results!! It was a simple (virtually painless) procedure, and the recovery time was minor. Dr. Stark is brilliant, and she's a true artist. Not to mention she's so lovely along with her staff. I highly recommend Dr. Jennifer Stark!!”

- S.E.
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Results You Love 

Your final results will become apparent as the swelling fades and your tissues settle. Many women report results similar to the following:

  • Restored breast shape and fullness
  • Refined body contours 
  • Improved confidence and comfort
  • Balanced, natural-looking results that complement their lifestyles

Results continue to refine over time as swelling resolves and tissues settle into their final position.

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Mommy Makeover Frequently Asked Questions

When is the right time to consider a mommy makeover?

Most women wait to undergo a mommy makeover in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village until they are done having children and have reached a stable postpartum weight. Dr. Stark can help you determine if the timing is right, taking into account your health, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals.

How long should I plan for recovery?

Your full recovery will take several weeks, with gradual improvements over time. Most women take a week of rest directly after their procedure. Your recovery timeline will depend on the procedures performed.

Can a mommy makeover be combined with non-surgical treatments?

Yes. Some patients opt to combine their mommy makeover with non-surgical treatments, such as laser resurfacing, to further enhance their results. Dr. Stark can provide guidance on possible treatment plans during your consultation.

Will a mommy makeover help with muscle separation?

Yes. Including a tummy tuck in your mommy makeover can repair abdominal muscle separation caused by pregnancy and childbirth.

Schedule Your Consultation for a Mommy Makeover in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village

Dr. Stark is here to support you in looking and feeling your best. Contact her offices today to schedule your personalized consultation and take the first step toward rebuilding your confidence.

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