There’s a new version of Brittany Cartwright taking shape—literally. On this week’s episode of The Valley, the Bravo star underwent a Mommy Makeover and celebrated ahead of the procedure with a crab boil and an aptly decorated cake (more on that shortly) with her costars.
The procedure, which took place in 2025, spanned six hours and included liposuction, a tummy tuck and breast implant removal. That last part is notable. Cartwright’s implants, which she got back in 2015, have become something of a symbol on the show, so much so that her friends marked the occasion with a tombstone-shaped cake that read “RIP 2015 to 2025. So long to the Jax Taylor era implants!”
“This Mommy Makeover is a new start for me,” Cartwright said on the episode. “But getting dressed has been so hard for me for a long time. Making this change is such a good step for me, and like…kind of taking my power back.”
A Mommy Makeover typically refers to a combination of procedures (most commonly breast surgery and a tummy tuck) performed simultaneously to address post-pregnancy body changes. The surgery generally lasts “several hours,” as previously reported by NewBeauty, and involves a recovery period of roughly two weeks of limited activity, with most patients cleared for more strenuous exercise around the six-week mark.
In a September 2024 interview with NewBeauty, Cartwright told us that a Mommy Makeover was on her future treatment list. When asked about her plastic surgery journey and whether she wishes she had done anything differently, she said, “I wish I had done AirSculpt sooner!” — referring to the minimally invasive body-contouring and fat-removal procedure.
She also got candid about the timing: “I’ve always talked about wanting a Mommy Makeover, but kept putting it off because I thought I’d have more kids. One thing I love about AirSculpt is that it works with your skin, so if I do want to get pregnant again, it won’t affect that. I’m also very open and honest about what I do—I’ve had Botox, I’ve had my boobs done and I’m happy to share my experiences if it helps another woman feel confident in her own body.”
One six-hour surgery, a tombstone cake and a whole lot of honesty later, it’s safe to say Cartwright meant every word. Consider it officially off the list.
