Risks With Having Liposuction If Eventually I Want to Have Children?

May 18, 2011
Asked By:Starcross'd in Charlotte, NC

I am 20 years old and in good health. I've been the same steady weight for a while now (145 lbs, 5'6) and I have never been overweight. My stomach is the only part of my body that I have ever had a problem with. It always seemed to be a good deal larger than other parts. My question is, is it advisable to have lipo if you ever want to become pregnant? How does pregnancy affect a liposuctioned stomach say 10 to 15 years after the surgery? Thank you for your help!

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Answer: Liposuction can be done prior to pregnancy

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Answer: Liposuction can be done prior to pregnancy

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October 13, 2017

Answer: Risks With Having Liposuction If You Eventually Want to Have Children

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 13, 2017

Answer: Risks With Having Liposuction If You Eventually Want to Have Children

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 23, 2018

Answer: Liposuction Risks

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Dhaval M. Patel, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 3, 2015

Answer: Lipo-- no impact on subsequent pregnancy.

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Answer: Lipo-- no impact on subsequent pregnancy.

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