Pregnancy and ProLipo

ProLipo does not interfere with pregnancy in most cases; however, patients must first consult with administering specialists to determine if the treatment location will cause complications with childbirth. Patients who consider ProLipo procedures while pregnant will never receive treatment to the abdominal region.

ProLipo and Pregnant Patients

ProLipo treatments will work on specific areas around the body, including small regions like the backs of the arms and under the chin. This liposuction alternative also targets much bigger areas, including the abdomen. Pregnant women must wait until after childbirth to receive a ProLipo treatment on any region near the abdominals.

ProLipo Procedure Information

ProLipo utilizes energy rather than physical fat removal through other mechanical utensils. This procedure involves the melting of fatty tissue with laser-based energy. Small tools are inserted into local regions around the body, which then shoot rays of energy to literally break down or melt fat. Administering specialists then lightly suction out the melted fat.

The ProLipo procedure will not affect pregnant women by either increasing or decreasing the likelihood of birth defects or complications. However, the procedure does grow dangerous if a woman receives treatment in the abdominal region while the baby continues to develop.

Women will experience less risk if treatment occurs during the early stages of pregnancy, rather than late stages when physical activity grows difficult. The recovery stage after ProLipo involves rest and special dress methods, which help shrink and compress treated areas. This process will undoubtedly grow more complicated for pregnant women as opposed to typical, healthy male or female patients.

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