A 44-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to get liposuction before pregnancy?
5 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Baxteranswered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
Before not during: Having had prior liposuction will not interfere with pregnancy. It will not guarantee against weight gain however.
6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Ronald Sheltonanswered
Dermatology 38 years experience
No lipo if pregnant: It is not wise to undergo an elective cosmetic procedure during pregnancy and subject the baby to stresses that can be avoided until after delivery and nursing is complete.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Scott Krameranswered
Gynecology 37 years experience
OK before or after: It's your choice when as long as you're not currently pregnant.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Azita Madjidianswered
Surgery - Plastics 31 years experience
Yes: Safety is not so much the issue. Why would you do lipo if you are planning pregnancy and will have weight gain? Your result will change.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Yes: It's safe to have liposuction before pregnancy.
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to have liposuction before getting pregnant and having a baby?
4 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 35 years experience
Probably safe : If having lipo long before conceiving and your body is free of all peri-operative meds, it is likely safe and will have no effect on the pregnancy.
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 28, 2014
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