Motherhood changes you in the most profound, beautiful ways—but it also changes your body in ways that can feel unfamiliar. After pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, it’s common to look in the mirror and not quite recognize the woman looking back. Breasts that once felt full may seem deflated or lower. Your abdomen may feel softer, stretched, or separated. No matter how committed you are to your health, there are changes that simply don’t respond to effort alone.

And that can be frustrating—because you have done the work. You’ve shown up for your family, for your responsibilities, for everyone else. But when it comes to yourself, something still feels just slightly out of reach… like you’re almost back to yourself, but not quite.

Many women in Northeastern Pennsylvania describe that feeling—of being strong, capable, and grateful, yet quietly disconnected from their own body—this is something so many women carry, often without saying it out loud.

A mommy makeover is not about becoming someone else. It’s about coming home to yourself.

It’s about looking in the mirror and feeling a sense of recognition again. Slipping into your clothes and feeling comfortable, confident, and at ease. Moving through your day without that subtle self-awareness pulling at you. It’s about restoring what has been changed—softly, naturally, and in a way that feels entirely your own.

My approach is deeply personal. I listen carefully to your story, your experiences, and what you’ve been through—because this is not just about procedures. It’s about how you want to feel. Together, we create a plan that respects your body and your goals, whether that means restoring breast shape, tightening the abdomen, or refining areas that no longer reflect your effort.

A mommy makeover is a customized journey—sometimes completed in one thoughtfully planned surgery, sometimes in stages—but always designed with intention, safety, and long-term confidence in mind.

Women who choose this path often do so quietly. Not for attention, not for anyone else—but for themselves. For that feeling of ease when they get dressed in the morning. For the confidence that carries into every part of their life. For the simple, powerful moment of looking in the mirror and thinking, there I am.

Because after everything you’ve given, it’s okay to want something back—for you.

Meet Anthony D. Bruno, II, M.D.

Mommy makeover surgery is not a one-size-fits-all package. It is a highly individualized plan that often includes breast and abdominal surgery, liposuction, and sometimes additional contouring. That level of customization demands both technical mastery and careful judgment.

Anthony D. Bruno, II, MD is double board certified in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. After six rigorous years of general surgery training and successfully passing his General Surgery board examination, he went on to complete 3 additional years of advanced plastic surgery training at Duke University Medical Center, one of the nation’s premier programs.  He then passed his Plastic Surgery board exam.  This exceptional level of training along with his God given talents is what enables his meticulous planning, technical mastery, precision, and expert refinement in the most complex tummy tuck surgery.

This pathway is distinctive. Many plastic surgeons do not complete full general surgery training and board certification before specializing. Dr. Bruno’s experience with complex abdominal surgery, soft tissue management, and advanced aesthetic techniques provides a strong foundation for designing and performing mommy makeover procedures safely and artfully.

Local newspapers have recognized his practice as one of “The Best” in the region for multiple consecutive years. Long-term patients throughout Northeast Pennsylvania often encapsulate their trust in a simple phrase: Only Dr. Bruno.

His philosophy is constant: Enhancing Your Natural Beauty. The goal is to help you look like yourself—rested, supported, and refined—not to make you look like someone else.

What Is a Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover is a tailored combination of surgical procedures that address common changes after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Depending on individual needs, a plan may include:

• Breast lift, with or without implants, to restore a youthful position and shape
• Breast reduction for comfort and proportionality when breasts remain uncomfortably large
• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) to remove excess skin, tighten the abdominal wall, and refine the waist
• Liposuction or Smartlipo to contour stubborn areas such as the flanks, back, or thighs

The exact combination is unique to each patient. Some individuals need primarily breast-focused surgery; others are most concerned about the abdomen and waist. For some, a staged approach is safer or more practical than combining everything at once.

A mommy makeover is not about returning to a pre-pregnancy body; it is about creating a version of yourself that feels strong, comfortable, and in harmony with your current stage of life.

Who Is a Candidate for Mommy Makeover Surgery in Scranton, PA?

You may be a candidate for mommy makeover surgery if:

• You are finished having children or comfortable that future pregnancies may change results
• Your weight is stable and near a healthy range
• You are in good overall health, with medical conditions well controlled
• You do not smoke, or you are willing to stop for a period before and after surgery
• You are bothered by one or more of the following:
  • Deflated or sagging breasts
  • Persistent abdominal fullness or muscle separation
  • Excess skin around the midsection
  • Localized fat that does not respond to exercise and nutrition
• You understand that meaningful improvement requires incisions, recovery time, and realistic expectations

During consultation, Dr. Bruno reviews medical history, medications, prior surgeries, pregnancies, and breastfeeding history. He evaluates breast shape and position, abdominal wall support, skin quality, fat distribution, and overall body proportions to determine which combination of procedures will be both safe and effective.

Common Procedures Included in a Mommy Makeover

Each plan is customized, but several procedures are frequently combined:

Breast lift (mastopexy)
Lifts and reshapes the breasts, restoring a higher, more youthful position and refining nipple placement. Implants may be added when additional volume is desired.

Breast augmentation
Uses implants to restore or enhance breast volume lost after pregnancy or breastfeeding. Often combined with a lift to address both shape and position.

Breast reduction
Removes excess breast tissue and skin, elevates the breasts, and can relieve neck, back, and shoulder discomfort while improving proportionality.

Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
Removes stretched or redundant abdominal skin, tightens the underlying muscles when separated (diastasis recti), and refines the waistline. This is a cornerstone procedure for many mommy makeovers.

Liposuction or Smartlipo
Targets localized fat in areas such as the flanks, hips, back, or thighs to improve overall silhouette and balance with the new breast and abdominal contour.

Additional contouring
In select patients, external genital or mons pubis contouring may be included to address changes related to pregnancy and aging, always approached with discretion, respect, and clear medical explanation.

The details of your plan are developed collaboratively so that the final result feels cohesive and tailored, rather than like a generic template.

Benefits of a Mommy Makeover

For carefully selected patients, a mommy makeover can provide benefits such as:

• Breasts that look and feel more supported and proportional
• A flatter, more defined abdomen with improved core support
• A smoother silhouette in dresses, jeans, and activewear
• Relief from rashes or irritation under breast or abdominal folds
• Increased confidence in fitted clothing, swimwear, and intimate settings
• A sense of alignment between how you feel as a person and how you appear in the mirror

Many individuals describe the experience as life enhancing: not because it changes who they are, but because it restores a feeling of comfort and control over their own body.