Liposuction and Breast Feeding

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I want to do liposuction under local anesthesia note that I am breastfeeding my child at the age of 9 months, is there a danger for the child of anesthesia? Is it possible pregnancy again after the operation??

David Stoker, MD · Answer

The easy answer is that it's best to wait until the completion of breast feeding before undergoing elective surgery.  One concern is that medications given to the patient may be passed to the baby through the breast milk.  Another issue is that the mother's body will likely change after she completes breast feeding.  In cases where a mother is still considering elective surgery while breast feeding, it's reasonable to involve the baby's pediatrician in the planning of medications and timing for discarding breast milk.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

As liposuction is not a treatment that is designed to improve a life-threatening disorder, it should not be done during breast feeding as the procedure is elective for cosmetic indicaitons and there is no reason to jeopardize your baby's health.

Elizabeth S. Harris, MD · Answer

You should not have liposuction while breast feeding. The medications given to you during this procedure may linger in your system for a while.  Why not wait a short while more?

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I would not recommend any surgery while you are still breast feeding. It will not be good for you nor your ability to breasrt feed.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

In my practice I would delay your liposuction even under local until you had completed your breast feeding. I would not feel it acceptable to do this with any risks to the breast milk. I'm very conservative.

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