Can Lipo Be Done on Pregnant Women

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Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

A responsible, reputable plastic surgeon will not perform liposuction on a pregnant woman. You should be sure that you have fully recovered from pregnancy. We usually recommend waiting a minimum of six months after delivery (and stopping breast feeding) before scheduling liposuction in order to give the body enough time to completely heal.

Richard H. Fryer, MD · Answer

All elective procedures should be postponed until after pregnancy and breast feeding. The reasons behind it can be summarized:

	
		the issues you have with body shape during pregnancy will change after pregnancy
	
		you obviously want to be as safe as you can with your baby so why risk problems with medications

James E. Chappell, MD · Answer

Physically, yes. But realistically, NO!  Pregnancy is a time to focus on someone else.  We get to focus on YOU later, but for now the focus is on the health of the child.  You don't want to take anything, or have anything give to you, that can hurt your growing baby.  Best of luck!

Israel Manon, MD · Answer

Hi, you shouldn't perform a liposuction during pregnancy. Remember that your safety always is going to be first. 
Regards
Dr. Israel Mañon
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Mennen T. Gallas, MD · Answer

Yes, it can be done, but it shouldn't.  Liposuction is an elective procedure and should not be performed while the patient is pregnant.

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