Can chin liposuction be performed while breast feeding?

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Is it possible to get chin liposuction while breastfeeding? I understand that it is not recommended but would it be possible if I were to pump and dump for a couple weeks after the procedure? My weight is stable, only gained 14 pounds during pregnancy and lost immediately after. My child is 8months and healthy. I also already have 3 months worth of frozen milk ready. Would/Could I actually find a surgeon willing to perform Lipo on me? Thank you!

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

There is minimal reason to think there would be a problem with breast feeding.  Liposuction of the chin can be done with a small amount of local anesthesia in the office (how we do it) and you could just pump and dump for a short while (2 times?) afterwards.  You should check with your pediatrician / obstetrician to confirm, but, there's very little reason to think there would be a problem.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The simple answer is yes, you can undergo chin liposuction while breast-feeding. Much more information is needed, such as your height, weight, and a full set of facial photographs, including your neck to make a determination about whether you are a candidate for the procedure. It's also important to be at your ideal body weight. It's also important to know that there are two compartments of fat in the neck which are located both above and below the platysma muscle in your neck. Liposuction can only accomplish removal of the fat deposits above the muscle, while a surgical neck lift with a platysma plasty is performed when there's fat deposits below the muscle.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It’s certainly possible to have Chin neck Liposuction while breast-feeding. you can pump and dump for a couple of days until sedatives are out of your body.
That said it’s important to understand if you’re a good candidate for the procedure in the first place. Secondly, delivering consistent quality liposuction results is more difficult than most people realize. The number of plastic surgeon who truly mastered this procedure are in a small minority. Liposuction results should be considered permanent and irreversible. If done poorly people can be left disfigured. Finding the right plastic surgeon for this procedure is not nearly as easy or straightforward as people. Thank you.
 I think most people would probably say wait a while, but it is certainly doable.
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Matt Hagstrom, MD

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