Anyone who’s been pregnant at least once has experienced a roller coaster ride of changes in their body and there are times that having some “me time” can lessen your stresses about pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood.
But what are the safe skin treatments for pregnant women, or for those who are breastfeeding their babies? Here are the top 3 safest treatments:
Laser Hair Removal
If you have started a laser hair removal treatment with us before getting pregnant, you may be able to continue with your sessions. While laser hair removal is unsuitable during the first trimester of pregnancy, you can continue with your treatment during the second and third trimesters provided you have obtained mandatory medical clearance prior to proceeding. This is to ensure no unrelated complications occur during the treatment.
Facials
While facials are generally safe for pregnant women, there are some treatments that are safer than others. Deep cleansing facials that include exfoliation and moisturising are absolutely safe, as well as hydrating facials that contain safe ingredients like collagen and water.
Why do facials during pregnancy? The skin is more sensitive during pregnancy so you will notice certain changes that were never present pre-baby bump. You could have much drier or oilier skin as you adjust to your new life.
We recommend booking sessions for our Hydrojelly™ Mask Treatments. Depending on your needs, you can choose from 5 masks and 4 serum options. You may talk with our Therapists to see which one best suits your skin and to double-check if the ingredients are safe for both baby and you.
Caution! While we pair Hydrojelly™ Mask Treatments with microdermabrasion for best results, we do not recommend the latter as it might lead to more skin problems. As your skin is already sensitive during pregnancy, we do not want to risk any more concerns for you.
Skin Needling
Skin Needling is considered safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women as long as the Therapist is using shallow needles (less than 0.5mm). We strongly recommend that you consult with your GP first, and then with us regarding any skin conditions brought by pregnancy, before agreeing to purchase this treatment.
While we do use small needles, these can still produce tiny injuries and trigger a healing response from your body. As with any bodily function, you will need nutrients to heal yourself - nutrients that your baby might also need to grow inside you.
It would be best to try skin needling after the breastfeeding period - think of it as a treat for yourself - to help you deal with possible melasma (blue-grey patches on your skin) and hyperpigmentation. These are common skin concerns during pregnancy.
Laser Clinics Australia celebrates you and the life you are creating inside you! These skin treatments are some of the safest on the market, and with our team of trained Therapists using the latest technology, we endeavour to make sure that you glow throughout your pregnancy. Book a consultation today!
