Booking your first mommy makeover consultation can feel like a big step — and if you’re not sure what actually happens once you walk through the door, that uncertainty can make it harder to commit to scheduling. The good news: a mommy makeover consultation with Dr. Nidia De Jesus in Miami is designed to be thorough, unhurried, and completely personalized to your body and goals. There’s no pressure, no generic sales pitch — just an honest, medical conversation about what’s realistic for you.

This guide walks you through exactly what happens at every stage of your mommy makeover consultation, from the moment you check in to the moment you leave with a personalized surgical plan and cost estimate.

Before You Arrive: What to Prepare

A little preparation helps you get the most out of your consultation time. Before your visit, it’s helpful to:

• Write down your goals in your own words (e.g., “flatter stomach,” “restore breast volume lost after breastfeeding,” “get back my pre-baby waistline”)
• Bring a list of current medications and supplements
• Note your surgical history, including any prior C-sections, tummy tucks, or breast surgeries
• Gather reference photos if you have a specific look in mind (optional, but helpful)
• Think through your timeline — are you planning around childcare, work, or a specific event?

If you’re traveling from out of town, you can also start thinking about logistics — many patients from outside Miami stay at the Best Western located directly behind Dr. De Jesus’s office, which offers a free airport shuttle and is walking distance from the practice.

Step 1: Check-In and Health History Review

Your consultation begins with a comprehensive intake. The clinical team will review your full health history, including previous pregnancies, deliveries, breastfeeding history, prior surgeries, chronic conditions, and any medications you’re currently taking. This isn’t just paperwork — it directly shapes what procedures are safe and appropriate for you.

Women who have had multiple C-sections, significant weight fluctuations, or abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti) will have this documented here, since it affects surgical planning for the tummy tuck portion of the makeover.

Step 2: One-on-One Conversation About Your Goals

Next, you’ll sit down with Dr. De Jesus to talk through what bothers you most about your post-pregnancy body and what “success” looks like for you. Common goals patients bring to this conversation include:

• Flattening loose or protruding abdominal skin
• Repairing separated abdominal muscles for better core strength
• Restoring breast volume and lift lost after breastfeeding
• Removing stubborn fat pockets on the flanks, back, or thighs
• Adding curve and projection to the hips and buttocks

Dr. De Jesus listens first, then explains which combination of procedures — tummy tuck, breast augmentation or lift, and/or liposuction — will realistically achieve your goals. If you’re combining a tummy tuck with a BBL, she’ll also discuss whether that combination is safe for your specific case.

Step 3: The Physical Examination

This is the most clinical part of the visit. Dr. De Jesus performs a hands-on examination that typically includes:

Abdominal Assessment

She checks skin laxity, the amount and location of excess fat, and — importantly — whether there’s diastasis recti (separated abdominal muscles). She’ll gently press on the abdomen to check muscle integrity and measure the extent of separation, which determines whether you’re a candidate for a standard or muscle-repair tummy tuck.

Breast Assessment

For the breast component, Dr. De Jesus evaluates skin elasticity, nipple position, existing volume, and asymmetry. This determines whether you need an augmentation with implants, a lift (mastopexy), or both — a distinction covered in more detail in our guide on breast lift vs. breast augmentation.

Body Contouring Areas

If liposuction is part of your plan, she’ll pinch-test and mark the areas with excess fat — commonly the flanks, back, bra line, and upper abdomen — to map out where Lipo 360 contouring would have the most impact.

Step 4: Photos and Measurements

Standardized medical photographs are taken from multiple angles. These aren’t just for your file — they’re used for precise surgical planning, before-and-after comparison, and to help Dr. De Jesus map exactly where incisions and muscle repairs will be placed. Measurements of your waist, hips, and breast dimensions are also recorded.

Step 5: Reviewing Your Personalized Surgical Plan

Once the exam is complete, Dr. De Jesus explains her specific recommendation: which procedures, in what combination, and why. She’ll walk you through:

• The exact techniques she recommends for your anatomy
• Whether procedures will be done in one surgery or staged across two visits
• Expected downtime and what your recovery timeline will actually look like
• Realistic expectations for results, including what a mommy makeover can and cannot change

This is also the point where many patients ask to see before-and-after photos of patients with a similar starting point, which Dr. De Jesus is happy to share.

Step 6: Understanding Recovery — Set the Record Straight

Because so much misinformation circulates online about “recovery retreats” or overnight recovery homes, Dr. De Jesus spends real time clarifying how recovery actually works at her practice. Here’s the key point she makes to every patient: recovery is not an overnight stay in a facility. Instead:

• You visit the clinic daily during business hours (roughly 8 hours a day) for the first several days
• Dr. De Jesus personally examines you every single day during this window
• You receive included lymphatic massage sessions and IV therapy to speed healing
• At night, you rest at your hotel — most out-of-town patients choose the Best Western directly behind the office, which offers a free airport shuttle
• You’ll need a companion (friend or family member) with you for the first several days, since you shouldn’t be alone after surgery

This model gives you close daily medical supervision without the extra cost or feel of an overnight facility. You can read more in our full breakdown of clinic recovery vs. recovery house options.

Step 7: Cost Breakdown and Financing Options

Every consultation ends with full transparency on pricing. You’ll receive an itemized quote covering surgeon’s fees, facility and anesthesia fees, and any garments or post-op care included in your package. If cost is a concern, the team will also walk you through financing options and how a combined mommy makeover often saves money compared to booking procedures separately. For a general sense of what to expect before your visit, see our mommy makeover cost guide.

Step 8: Questions and Next Steps

Before you leave, you’ll have time to ask anything you haven’t already covered — scarring, timing around childcare or work, travel logistics, or how soon you can schedule. If you decide to move forward, the team will help you pick a surgery date and walk you through pre-operative instructions, including lab work and any medication adjustments.

How Long Does the Consultation Take?

Plan for roughly 60 to 90 minutes. This isn’t a rushed 15-minute appointment — Dr. De Jesus intentionally keeps consultations long enough to answer every question and make sure you leave with clarity, not more confusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to shave or prepare my body in any special way before the consultation?

No special preparation is needed. Just come as you normally would — the physical exam is quick and professional, and the team will guide you through everything.

Will I get a firm price at my first consultation?

In most cases, yes. Because the exam and goal-setting conversation happen in the same visit, Dr. De Jesus can typically provide an itemized, personalized quote before you leave.

Can my partner or a family member come with me to the consultation?

Absolutely. Many patients bring a spouse, sister, or friend for support, and it can also help to have a second set of ears for all the information covered.

What if I’m still breastfeeding — can I still have a consultation?

Yes, you can absolutely schedule a consultation while breastfeeding. Dr. De Jesus will discuss appropriate timing for surgery itself, since it’s generally recommended to wait until you’ve fully weaned and your body has stabilized. Learn more in our guide on breastfeeding and mommy makeover timing.

How soon after the consultation can I schedule surgery?

Scheduling depends on availability and any pre-operative clearance needed (such as lab work), but many patients are able to book their surgery date the same day as their consultation.

Ready to Book Your Mommy Makeover Consultation?

The best way to know exactly what a mommy makeover can do for your body is a real, in-person conversation and exam with Dr. Nidia De Jesus. Call (305) 600-3736 or email info@nidiadejesusmd.com to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward your personalized surgical plan.