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How soon after abdominal liposuction can I become pregnant? (Photo)

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Thee_AndreaMar 22, 2015
I am 32, no kids, and after a few years of struggling with weight gain/loss, I have finally gotten down to a steady, healthy size. problem is, even when I was younger, I always had the "pooch". Now I have come to accept my hourglass figure, but no matter what I do, I still have a tummy & love handles. It's always been there. I'm planning for liposuction before pregnancy & abdominoplasty/breast lift after. question is, how long after the liposuction should I wait before getting pregnant?

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All my patients are pregnancy tested prior to surgery. I am sad they did not do that.  With that said, there is likely very little risk for any problems most likely but she should be seen by a high risk ob/gyne to ensure there are no long term issues throughout the pregnancy.  Best, Dr...

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