1 treatment of laser-like lipo while breast feeding, advice?

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I’m already quite in shape, just want a little boost so considering 1 treatment of laser- like Lipo while breastfeeding my 4 month old healthy daughter. I know the concern is toxins in fat and the liver but I’m quite hydrated, and active and only want 1 treatment, not ongoing. Is it safe for my milk? It planning on stopping feeding yet.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I would suggest avoiding any cosmetic procedures during breast feeding although you could pump milk and store it before the procedure and use this for 3-7 days after while you are on medications. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, depending on skin laxity. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Barry Ginsburg, MD · Answer

In general breast feeding after local anesthesia is safe, the dose used in liposuction is much higher than in other smaller procedures.  I would recommend pumping and supplementing for a few days until the lido is out of your system

David E. Berman, MD (retired) · Answer

the lidocaine will largely be totally gone by 3 days, so it should be fine to do Smartlipo, if you don't breast feed and pump your milk for this time. Otherwise, you can, of course, wait until you finish breast feeding. i would verify the 3 days, with a pharmacists to be absolutely sure re the exact time that 95% of the lidocaine would be gone from your system. see a board certified plastic surgeon.david berman md

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