Can I get Liposuction while breastfeeding?

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Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

You should try to avoid undergoing any elective surgery while you breastfeed. This is because of several reasons, the primary ones being:1. Anesthesia will be administered during liposuction, and this can be passed on through your breast milk to your baby.2. Your body is still undergoing changes from being pregnant and giving birth. This means that you may have excess weight that could naturally drop off gradually. If you have liposuction now, your results may not be maintained because of how your body may continue to change.I suggest you wait until you’ve stopped breastfeeding and have reached a stable weight before you consider liposuction.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I don't think it would be medically irresponsible to offer liposuction to a breast-feeding woman but in my own practice I prefer that breast-feeding is complete in the patient is a stable weight.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

I would advise you to wait until you've completely finished breastfeeding before considering any type of cosmetic surgery. Best and congratulations on your new baby, Dr. Nazarian

Jeffrey Weinzweig, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not advised to get liposuction done while you are still breastfeeding. I would recommend you wait until you have stopped breastfeeding.

Joseph Franklin, MD · Answer

Would recommend waiting until you have stopped breast feeding before undergoing any elective procedures like liposuction.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

No, you can not have liposuction while you are breast feeding. You need to stop breast feeding and get to you normal weight.  Good luck.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

We would suggest a no on this one. You will be in a better shape to look into liposuction several months after you finish breast feeding.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

Anesthesia and pain medication would pass into your breast milk so this is not advisable. Additionally, there is the issue of whether you have reached your pre-pregnancy or optimal weight.

Manuel Marte, MD · Answer

Hi. In my opinion you should wait to stop breastfeeding to get your surgery. Good luck!!                                                                              Dr. Manuel Marte.

Henry Mentz, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would recommend waiting 3-6 months after breastfeeding to have any cosmetic surgery. Find and visit several board certified plastic surgeons.

Can I get Liposuction while breastfeeding?

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Will I lose my dimples permanently after facial liposuction? Will my face always feel firm?

Have any surgeons considered using Liposuction as a treatment approach for Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome?

I have really bad armpit fat on one arm. My other isn't bad. What can I do to help? (Photo)

How common is blood loss or fluid loss during abdominal lipo under local anesthesia, awake?

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