While you do lose a little bit of tissue, none of the procedures included in mommy makeover could be considered weight-loss surgeries. In fact, Dr. Johnson advises patients to adopt a healthy diet and exercise regimen before undergoing mommy makeover. Surgery is much more successful for women who are closer to their goal weight. A healthy lifestyle can usually get rid of most of the weight put on during pregnancy — it is the contours of the body that are more permanently altered, which is precisely what mommy makeover surgeries can address. Liposuction can remove stubborn fat, and a tummy tuck helps remove the loose skin and stretch marks.