PureLipo is a cosmetic surgery that will suction fat from the desired areas of the body. If you would like to get a PureLipo surgery, you should take into consideration pregnancy (if this is part of your future plans).
PureLipo before Pregnancy
There are no contraindications to get a PureLipo before pregnancy, as the procedure is minimally invasive and will not have any effect on the reproductive system.
However, PureLipo before pregnancy may not be recommended for the simple reason that the pregnancy will affect the body contour, and the effects of PureLipo may be annihilated by the weight gain that typically occurs during pregnancy.
If you decide to get a PureLipo procedure before pregnancy, you should take a pregnancy test before the procedure, to be safe.
PureLipo during Pregnancy
PureLipo is a minimally invasive surgery, and even if it will not be performed in the abdominal or reproductive system area, it is not recommended during pregnancy.
PureLipo is performed using a dose of injectible tumescent anesthetic that will enter the blood stream and may affect the fetus.
PureLipo after Pregnancy
PureLipo can be performed after a pregnancy as long as:
- It is not preformed during the lactation period
- It is performed at least 6 weeks post partum
PureLipo will eliminate the excess fat that is gained during pregnancy. It is important to talk to your surgeon and decide on the best time to have a PureLipo treatment, so that it will have durable effects.
