Why do I need to stop breastfeeding 6 months prior to lipo ?

June 23, 2022
Asked By:NiaNia305 in Savannah, Georgia

Okay I am aware that I can not breastfeed after surgery due to the medications but why is it necessary that I have to stop breast feeding 6 months before the procedure??

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July 5, 2022

Answer: Preoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 5, 2022

Answer: Preoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 29, 2022

Answer: Why do I need to stop breastfeeding 6 months prior to lipo ?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 29, 2022

Answer: Why do I need to stop breastfeeding 6 months prior to lipo ?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 29, 2022

Answer: Breast feed before Lipo.

Rafael Arenas, MDPlastic Surgeon
June 29, 2022

Answer: Breast feed before Lipo.

Rafael Arenas, MDPlastic Surgeon

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Answer: Liposuction

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