Is It Safe to Have Fat Transfer if I'm Trying to Get Pregnant?

Hello. As long as you are not pregnant at the time of the surgery, it will be safe. A negative result on a pregnancy test will be sufficient because they are very sensitive. The procedure should not impact your ability to breast feed. It is possible that a minor revision would be needed after the bodily changes associated with pregnancy, but many times the patient will not need any revision.


Jaime Perez, MD
Fat Transplantation Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

Honestly, it is unlikely to cause a problem. However, it is something that most surgeons will steer clear of in cases of elective surgery.

Birth defects can occur at anytime, and should one occur, god forbid, you will always wonder whether this procedure contributed to its development.

Better to be safe than sorry. If you plan on surgery, wait till you have your period, then have the procedure and try for pregnancy afterwards.

Just one surgeons opinion.

As long as you are not pregnant, it is safe to have the procedure done.  Wait until you have your period or have a serum pregnancy test done.