In this episode of Making the Cut, we’re talking about one of the most searched—and most misunderstood—procedures in plastic surgery: the Mommy Makeover.

While the name may sound like a one-size-fits-all package, it’s anything but.

Dr. Patrick Basile and Hope Gulley, APRN break down what a mommy makeover actually involves, who it’s for (and who it’s not), and why it’s really about something much deeper than just a physical change.

Together, they explore:

• What a “Mommy Makeover” typically includes
• Why these are some of our most rewarding patient experiences—for both the patients and us as the provider⁣s
• Why the benefits go beyond skin deep, including improvements to core strength, back pain, and emotional well-being
• And common myths—like “you have to be a mom,” or that it’s just about looks

But more than anything, this episode is about the emotional transformation behind the procedures. Whether it’s about regaining confidence, feeling like yourself again, or finally putting yourself back on the priority list, mommy makeovers often represent a personal journey back to self—not just a surgical plan.

Whether you’re a mom or not, it’s okay to want to feel like yourself again. That’s the heart of what this is about.

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Links & Resources:

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Website: https://www.patrickbasilemd.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrickbasilemd

Online Store: https://store.patrickbasilemd.com/

Production Notes:

Co-hosts: Patrick L. Basile, M.D. & Hope Gulley, APRN

Executive Production and Engineering: Patrick L. Basile, M.D.

Production, Cover Art and Editing: Hope Myers

Theme Music: Cody Martin

Recorded at Ocean Echo Studios

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