Smartlipo before pregnancy: is it worth it?

Such a great question, in an ideal world you would wait. That would likely assume you know exactly when all of this will happen, if you are like the rest of us and don't I always tell people to go ahead since you will have less changes with pregnancy. You may need a tune up after but overall you will likely benefit from having it done beforeGOOD LUCK

You can do Smart Lipo before pregnancy. It's important to maintain a healthy weight before, during and after pregnancy. For best results with treatments like Smart Lipo,  I recommend adding a combination of radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing in order to get the best results. However, for the best results with contouring and fat removal, I recommend VASER HI DEF, with ThermiRF and ultrasound. See an expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer

Family planning is a somewhat fluid process which may or may not conform to a schedule. Thus it becomes difficult to plan elective surgery around events that may come at some point in the future. The question of timing of elective body contouring as it relates to pregnancy is ultimately dependent upon expectations. There are a number of changes that occur during pregnancy (some more reversible than others) which may potentially compromise your overall aesthetic result. With this in mind, the best thing that can be done is understanding how your body may (or may not) change post pregnancy and preparing appropriately. With regards to liposuction/SmartLipo, you will have a reduced potential to gain weight in the treated areas (it's harder but not impossible). If you maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy, there is no reason that you could not return to pre-pregnancy form (from the perspective of subcutaneous fat only). However, returning to pre-baby weight does not necessarily ensure a return to form.It is important to remember that pregnancy changes more than just your weight. There will be changes in muscle and skin tone which in some cases will not return to baseline. These are unaffected by liposuction before pregnancy and can typically only be addressed by abdominoplasty and muscle plication afterwards. The safest recommendation is to maintain a healthy lifestyle (diet and exercise) through pregnancy. This will ensure a greater likelihood of a return to form. This is by no means a guarantee but it will help. Lastly, be prepared for the possibility (eventuality) of further procedures in the future to regain your pre-pregnancy form.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon.