Pregnant women experience many body changes, and their post-surgical results are not spared.
If you plan to have a baby after your body contouring plastic surgery, here are some things you need to know.
Breast Surgeries
Pregnancy can have an enormous impact on a woman’s body and her breast surgery results, such as:
- Breast Augmentation. The breasts will increase in size during pregnancy due to hormone changes and milk production. This change could cause the implants to move or become misshapen. Also, the implant can place pressure on the surrounding tissue, which can cause pain and discomfort for the patient.
- Breast Lift. Pregnancy may cause enlargement and stretching of the skin, leading to sagging of the breasts after labor is complete. This will reduce the effects of a prior lift surgery. Surgery may also be necessary to restore lifted breasts after childbirth.
- Breast Reduction. Enlargement of breasts due to pregnancy may make any prior reduction surgeries ineffective. This could mean further surgery might be needed afterward to achieve desired results.
In summary, when considering breast surgeries, factor pregnancy into your decision-making. Speak with Dr. Nidal Masri to ensure you make well-informed health and body decisions.
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, helps remove excess skin, tighten the abdominal muscles, and make a smoother, firmer stomach.
Yes, the outcomes of a tummy tuck are often long-lasting and dramatic. Yet, consider future pregnancies before deciding to move forward with the procedure.
During pregnancy, the abdominal skin stretches significantly as the baby grows. This stretching can reverse some of the effects of a tummy tuck and cause your abdomen to look like it did before the surgery.
But since the amount of stretching may vary with each pregnancy, there is no way to know the difference it will make in your plastic surgery results.
Liposuction
Liposuction removes stubborn pockets of fat from areas of the body, such as the stomach, hips, and thighs. It can help create a more shapely figure and improve one’s appearance.
However, if you are considering liposuction or planning to become pregnant soon, knowing how this will affect your results is essential.
During pregnancy, the body undergoes weight gain and increased skin laxity. This could nullify the results of your liposuction surgery.
Likewise, after a woman gives birth, there may still be some laxity in their skin due to hormones during pregnancy.
If enough time has passed since giving birth and you feel ready for liposuction again, consult with your doctor first. Dr. Nick Masri will evaluate your case and determine if it is safe to proceed with liposuction.
Overall, if you plan on getting plastic surgery, talk with your doctor about when it would be best for you to proceed with surgery.