Hi, I am planning on having a neck lift with liposuction. I'm 38 yrs. old. I'm also planning on trying to get pregnant 5 months after the surgery. I am afraid the gaining weight from becoming pregnant would undo what the surgery did. My doctor told me as long as I only gain about 25 pounds, I should be fine. But friends and family say you can't be certain how much weight you gain and could gain up to 70 pounds. Suggestions?
February 24, 2014
Answer: Should I have a neck lift prior to getting pregnant? I would recommend waiting until after your pregnancy to pursue either liposuction or liposuction with a necklift. You cannot predict how much pregnancy weight gain you will have. More likely than not, pregnancy will not interfere with the result of your neck procedure but you would be best off to wait until after the pregnancy when you've reached a stable weight and then consider moving forward with a procedure. You only want to do this once in your 30s. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 24, 2014
Answer: Should I have a neck lift prior to getting pregnant? I would recommend waiting until after your pregnancy to pursue either liposuction or liposuction with a necklift. You cannot predict how much pregnancy weight gain you will have. More likely than not, pregnancy will not interfere with the result of your neck procedure but you would be best off to wait until after the pregnancy when you've reached a stable weight and then consider moving forward with a procedure. You only want to do this once in your 30s. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 23, 2014
Answer: Neck lift Prior to Pregnancy Although the amount of weight gained during pregnancy can vary, it is highly unlikely that any weight gain due to pregnancy will cause a significant change in your neck- lift result. Typically, following liposuction and a neck lift, there is very little fat left in the neck, so weight gain in this area is less likely, regardless of the reason. Good luck with the surgery and your pregnancy.
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February 23, 2014
Answer: Neck lift Prior to Pregnancy Although the amount of weight gained during pregnancy can vary, it is highly unlikely that any weight gain due to pregnancy will cause a significant change in your neck- lift result. Typically, following liposuction and a neck lift, there is very little fat left in the neck, so weight gain in this area is less likely, regardless of the reason. Good luck with the surgery and your pregnancy.
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