Although laser hair removal is generally considered a safe procedure, doctors and dermatologists usually advise women to avoid the procedure because no studies have been done to prove that it’s safe for mothers and babies. In the absence of research, doctors err on the side of caution.

For example, IPL treatments (photorejuvenation or photofacials), are really just the application of light on the surface of the skin, and we have never seen any reports of pregnancy related problems. However, we still recommend against IPLs and all other laser treatments to be conservative.

The problem is that many go-to solutions, such as laser resurfacing and topical acne treatments, are not recommended during pregnancy, either because they break the skin (increasing infection risk), heat tissues to high levels, or involve medications that have not been proven 100% safe for pregnant women or fetuses.

IPL is one of the latest technologies to help remove unwanted hair completely. There is no evidence about the safety of IPL on pregnant women. Therefore, it is better to wait until your delivery to get an IPL treatment. The hormonal changes during pregnancy can alter the skin pigmentation, and they are unpredictable.

Botox is generally considered safe for cosmetic and other purposes. But pregnancy might make you hesitate to keep your next appointment. It may be better to err on the side of caution and delay your next series of Botox injections, but you can always consult your doctor before making the final call. Botox for migraine.

While laser skin treatments are not thought to affect the fetus, skin-numbing solutions used to reduce pain associated with the procedure can leech into the bloodstream and negatively affect the growth. Such solutions are thus are not to be used during pregnancy.

Whilst stronger treatments such as IPL, Fraxel or Thermage are not safe during pregnancy, regular peels 4-6 weeks apart are ideal for correcting superficial concerns such as breakouts, dry, dull or flaky skin.

Due to this lack of information, Botox and fillers are not recommended for expecting mothers. Most doctors, including Dr. Greenwald, advise against undergoing these procedures while pregnant.

Miscarriage can occur in any pregnancy. There are no published studies on OnabotulinumtoxinA use and miscarriage. Because it does not appear to get into the bloodstream, it is not expected to increase the chance for miscarriage.

Botox is generally considered safe for cosmetic and other purposes. But pregnancy might make you hesitate to keep your next appointment. It may be better to err on the side of caution and delay your next series of Botox injections, but you can always consult your doctor before making the final call.

Photorejuvenation, sometimes referred to as a photofacial, is a fast, noninvasive skin treatment that employs high-intensity pulses of broadband light to effectively treat skin discoloration and photoaging at the cellular level. What Is Photorejuvenation?

The price of LED photofacial treatments vary greatly, from $40 – $200 a session, with the cost dependant on the skin issue being addressed. While there are several at-home photorejuvenation machines available to purchase, they will not provide the same quality of results as a professional treatment.

There are two types of broadband light used in photorejuvenation procedures: IPL and LED. Both types penetrate deep within the skin to stimulate dormant skin cells while encouraging new collagen and elastin to develop.

Unfortunately, for the most part, most all laser treatments are not recommended during pregnancy . Since studies cannot be done on the unborn babies of pregnant mothers, it is a general recommendation that women should defer all laser treatments until the post-partum period.