During pregnancy, a woman’s body nearly always undergoes drastic
changes. Everything from weight gain to stretch marks can make a woman feel
uncomfortable or ugly in her own body. As a result of these feelings, she may
consider a breast reduction, liposuction, or any other cosmetic
surgery treatment. These and most Lubbock plastic surgery procedures
are more than likely elective surgeries. And general medical consensus is that
all elective surgeries should be postponed until after the birth of the child.
Before performing plastic surgery, Lubbock surgeons
will perform blood work and test for pregnancy. Protecting the health of the
unborn fetus is of utmost importance, and while most Lubbock plastic
surgery has relatively low risks, there are still risks. And there are
also additional risks directly for the child that you should be aware of as you
understand the impact of surgery while pregnant.
What are the risks:
Your baby has a direct connection to your body. So any injection
could reach your child and have harmful effects. Pain medication and
medications to prevent infection taken after the surgery will also reach your
baby and often times those medications could be harmful for the child. Your
immune system is often weakened by pregnancy, and your surgical recovery could
be complicated. Undergoing plastic surgery, Lubbock surgeons
know, can be traumatic on the body, and for the safety of both the child and the
mother should be avoided if possible while pregnant.
Is anything safe while pregnant:
While it can’t necessarily be termed “safe,” emergency procedures
are sometimes unavoidable. When the mother’s life is at risk in Lubbock,
plastic surgery will be permissible. Occasionally topical work can be
permissible. And a c-section for delivery is allowed as the medications taken
by the mother after the surgery are no longer flowing directly through the
bloodstream to the baby.
If you’re thinking of that breast reduction or some
other plastic surgery, the surgeons at Rowley Plastic Surgery
will take care of you after your pregnancy. But for now, it’s probably best to
embrace your pregnant body or try feeling more comfortable or beautiful by
going out and purchasing a new outfit.