Would like upper eyelid surgery asap but am currently breastfeeding a 2 month old infant. Is this possible to do now?

October 12, 2017
Asked By:Jilynne1 in Hollywood, FL

I'm not concerned about the day of as I can hold off on breastfeeding for one day but, any medications that might be prescribed after. Is this possible to do now?

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July 29, 2022

Answer: Eyelid surgery is cosmetic and not medically necessary in nature.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 29, 2022

Answer: Eyelid surgery is cosmetic and not medically necessary in nature.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 29, 2022

Answer: Surgery while breast feeding

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Dana Goldberg, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 29, 2022

Answer: Surgery while breast feeding

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Dana Goldberg, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 15, 2017

Answer: Blepharoplasty while breastfeeding

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
October 15, 2017

Answer: Blepharoplasty while breastfeeding

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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October 14, 2017

Answer: Upper eyelid lift

Reza Momeni, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 14, 2017

Answer: Upper eyelid lift

Reza Momeni, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 13, 2017

Answer: Upper eyelid surgery while breastfeeding

Scott Trimas, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 13, 2017

Answer: Upper eyelid surgery while breastfeeding

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