Can I Still Have Kids After Getting Liposuction?

You eat, exercise, and sleep well, yet excess fat seems to linger on your body in choice places. Does this sound like you? If so, and those fat stores stand in the way of your confidence, you may want to consider liposuction. 

If you’re concerned about your fertility after the procedure, fear not. While appropriate timing is important, you can still have kids after liposuction.

At BP Royal Medspa in Henderson, Nevada, board-certified registered nurse Barbara (“Barbie”) Rodriguez and her expert team offer traditional and laser liposuction to create the sleeker physique you desire. 

Let’s explore liposuction, including how it works and ideal timing in terms of pregnancy.

Liposuction basics

Also known as “lipo,” liposuction is very popular around the world, accounting for over 14% of cosmetic surgeries. 

Liposuction is aptly named, given that “lipo” is a term for body fat. This cosmetic surgery literally suctions out stubborn and unwanted fat using a specialized technique. Common treatment areas include the buttocks, hips, stomach, upper arms, and thighs.

Lipo is performed through small incisions, which are strategically placed to avoid obvious scars. Because you’re under intravenous sedation or general anesthesia during the procedure, you don’t feel any pain. 

Once the swelling goes down following liposuction, you see your contouring results. And because removed fat cells do not reappear, your results should be permanent — as long as you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

At BP Royal Medspa, we also offer laser liposuction, which uses low-level energy to break down stubborn fat. Laser lipo is less invasive, bringing a shorter recovery time and a lower risk for complications. 

Having kids after getting liposuction

Liposuction affects fat deposits, not reproductive organs, so you won’t have to worry about any fertility-related risks. 

If you’re planning to have children, you may want to wait to have liposuction until after you’ve had your last one. That gives you a sense of your post-pregnancy physique, since pregnancy can affect where fat accumulates. 

While research is lacking on liposuction during pregnancy, laser and traditional lipo are not recommended until after childbirth and breastfeeding. Like all medical procedures, liposuction brings risks for complications that may harm your baby during those sensitive months. 

Other qualifications for lipo

In addition to not being pregnant or breastfeeding, you should be in generally good overall health at the time of liposuction. You shouldn’t be overweight or underweight, or have a condition that interferes with healing, such as a blood clotting disorder.

Ideal candidates for liposuction have realistic expectations, as far as results go. Liposuction isn’t a weight loss treatment and won’t do away with saggy skin. And if you’re over age 65, your skin may not be elastic enough for the procedure.

You need to dedicate up to 4-5 weeks for full recovery from traditional liposuction, so that’s an important timing consideration as well. Laser liposuction requires very little downtime.

To learn more about pregnancy and liposuction or get started toward an updated physique, call BP Royal Medspa or request an appointment through our website today.