Can You Get Pregnant After Liposuction?

Liposuction is a popular cosmetic surgery that removes excess fat deposits and reshapes specific areas of the body to create a slimmer, more contoured appearance. If you're considering liposuction but planning to have children in the future, you may wonder if the procedure will affect your ability to get pregnant or how a pregnancy will impact liposuction results in Las Vegas.

Fortunately, previous liposuction should not (on its own) influence your ability to conceive, though pregnancy after cosmetic surgery — like lipo — can significantly alter the results of your procedure. At Plastic Surgery Vegas, board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Andrew G. Silver and Dr. Terrence "Terry" Higgins are here to answer your questions and help you understand the connection between liposuction and getting pregnant.

Does liposuction impact fertility?

Liposuction on its own does not affect your reproductive organs or your ability to conceive. Still, if you're planning to have children in the future, it's important to discuss your goals during your consultation. This allows your surgeon to tailor your procedure to your long-term plans if necessary.

Will pregnancy undo liposuction results?

While the fat cells removed during liposuction are gone and will not regenerate, pregnancy after liposuction can cause changes to your body that may impact the results of the original procedure. Weight gain, hormonal fluctuations, and skin stretching during pregnancy can lead to fat accumulation in treated areas or other parts of the body. Maintaining a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle after pregnancy can help preserve your liposuction results for as long as possible.

Is it better to wait until after kids for liposuction?

While liposuction is considered safe before or after pregnancy for otherwise healthy candidates, some patients choose to wait until after completing their family for the longest-lasting and most consistent results. This approach helps to ensure that pregnancy-related body changes won't impact the outcome of your procedure. Of course, plans can always change — and surprises happen — so if you do get pregnant after having liposuction, our surgeons can help you understand how to avoid a reversal of your results. Additionally, a repeat liposuction procedure in the future can help to once again restore the slimmer figure you prefer.

How soon after pregnancy can you get lipo?

If you're considering liposuction after pregnancy, it's important to wait until your body has recovered and you've reached a healthy, stable weight but still have pockets of stubborn fat you're looking to reduce. This typically means waiting at least 6 – 12 months after giving birth or until you've finished breastfeeding. During your consultation, our team will assess your readiness for surgery and recommend the ideal timeline for liposuction to help you achieve the most dramatic transformation possible, which you can enjoy in the long term.

Liposuction after pregnancy — or before — can help you reach your aesthetic goals.

If you're wondering whether liposuction in Las Vegas is right for you, or how pregnancy may affect your results, don't hesitate to call our friendly team to schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Andrew G. Silver and Dr. Terrence "Terry" Higgins at Plastic Surgery Vegas to learn more.