Is it safe to get a lip lift under local anesthesia if I am pregnant?

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I will be getting local anesthesia for my lip lift surgery. I am a few weeks pregnant. Will this be any problem for my baby?

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

I never advise my patients to undergo elective surgery while pregnant. Even if the risks are relatively low, there is simply no reason to put you or your baby in that position. I recommend waiting until after you have your baby and finish nursing to undergo your lip lift.

Gary Linkov, MD · Answer

To echo my colleagues, DON'T DO IT!It's not just about the surgery, but imagine if you have a postop infection or anything that requires further care that then potentially puts the child in danger. Do yourself and your baby a favor and reschedule the procedure.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

It's not worth it.  Make certain that whomever you see has extensive experience in lip lifting as well.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. It would not be advisable to have any elective surgery while pregnant.  Hope this helps.

Piotr Osuch, MD · Answer

Any surgery, even under local anesthesia, should not be done during pregnancy.  Even if the risks are quite low, I always advise my patient to wait with their elective surgeries until they give birth & finish nursing. 
best regards
Piotr Osuch

Cem Payasli, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your pictures and the question. We do not recommend doing aesthetic procedures during pregnancy.  The ideal is to wait until the end of breastfeeding.
Best Regards, 
DR CEM PAYASLI

Mehdi Sina, MD · Answer

Hi,It is NOT advisable to have any elective surgery while pregnant because of the unnecessary risk it poses to the fetus. Further, I doubt that there is a reputable surgeon in the world that would perform this operation on you while you are pregnant.Best,

Is it safe to get a lip lift under local anesthesia if I am pregnant?

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