Safe to Get Lipodissolve While Pregnant?

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I'm in my first trimester and I wanted to get Lipodissolve to slim down my thighs.  Is this OK to do?  Is it safe to have Lipodissolve if you're pregnant?

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

I would strongly suggest avoiding any surgical and non-surgical procedures while pregnant. At any stage of the pregnancy, you want to make sure there is no harm done to your developing baby.
Lipodissolve involves a series of medicated injections that melt away small pockets of unwanted fat. Many of the ingredients of that chemical cocktail have not been FDA-approved. Therefore, we have no studies demonstrating how the injection affects our organs. So far, the Lipodissolve is still experimental and has not been FDA approved. It should not be used in pregnant women or nursing mothers.

York Jay Yates, MD · Answer

There is not enough science behind lipodissolve to recommend it to even the non-pregnant patient. We do not know what happens to the chemicals that are injected or the byproducts of the fat that is broken down. The first trimester is a critical time in fetal development and is the most critical time to avoid teratogens (substances that cause birth defects). Don't do it at any time during your pregnancy!!! Lipodissolve is not FDA approved and I can assure you that it will never by approved in pregnancy.

Sanjay Grover, MD, FACS · Answer

You should avoid non FDA approved medications such as Lipodissolve. This is not a well-studied product. There are currently some research projects being performed by The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery to further evaluate medications used for Mesotherapy. For now, you should avoid it.

Leonard Lu, MD · Answer

I generally recommend avoiding any unnecessary medications or chemicals during pregnancy, but I especially would not recommend Lipodissolve, in that it is not FDA approved.
Eat well and stay active as directed by your obstetrician.  Enjoy your pregnancy and worry about your thighs after the birth of your beautiful girl or boy.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question! I do not recommend receiving lipo dissolve while pregnant. There is not enough research done to show that it is safe. Any injections during pregnancy may have a risk of affecting the child. I would recommend waiting until you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I would advise you not to have any surgical procedures or injectable products while you are pregnant. Besides, Lipodissolve is not FDA approved for anything.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD · Answer

There are very few procedures that are OK during pregnancy, and Lipososolve is not one of them. Any kind of liposuction is not ok during pregnancy since your body is going through a lot of changes. Lipodisolve is not accepted as a safe procedure at this time by board certified plastic surgeons.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

This is not a procedure you should even think about if you are pregnant. There is controversy about it. It is banned in some countries, and some malpractice insurers won't insure the doc that is doing it. Please do not do this if you are pregnant. The drugs used have not been tested in pregnant women.

Amir Moradi, MD · Answer

Lipodissolve or any other Mesotherapy is not FDA approved. These treatments use a mixture of drugs as an injection to try and dissolve fat. The mixture can vary and is not regulated by FDA.

Brian K. Brzowski, MD, FACS · Answer

My sincere opinion would be that your Ob would tell you absolutely not!!
The exact composition of the fluid injected isn't usually disclosed even to the doctor using it, so I can't imagine your Ob approving it.
Besides, I'd have to question the wisdom of having a procedure or injection performed while you are undergoing body changes with pregnancy, that will hopefully improve after delivery anyway.
Take your time and focus on a safe and successful pregnancy. Then you can look up a plastic surgeon and deal with whatever is left over.

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