Motherhood is such a beautiful thing. We’re 100% believers that you should have extra self-care, love and support during this time and still look and feel your very best! We get it, along with pregnancy comes skin changes such as hormonal breakouts and melasma. One of our most commonly asked questions is “can I receive aesthetic treatments during pregnancy?” Unfortunately, we will have to put some of our advanced aesthetic treatments on hold until you’re no longer pregnant or breastfeeding. In the meantime, we have other options to maintain your healthy glow!
Before we get to our favorite pregnancy safe treatments, here’s a list of our “heck-no” treatments and products to avoid during pregnancy and while breastfeeding…
- Botox/Dysport neuromodulators
- Dermal Fillers
- Sculptra
- Retinol
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Accutane
- Salicylic Acid
- Hydroquinone
- Microneedling (topical numbing agent that we use)
- Lumecca IPL Photofacial
- Chemical Peels
**Please note: Every provider has their own opinion on which aesthetic treatments and products are safe during pregnancy and postpartum. We highly recommend speaking with your OB to learn about what’s safe for you and your baby before considering cosmetic treatments and/or products.
Now, onto the fun pregnancy and breastfeeding safe treatments and products!
DiamondGlow® Microdermabrasion
The perfect facial for hydration, exfoliation, and cleansing the skin. DiamondGlow Microdermabrasion infuses the skin with your choice of SkinMedica® serums to improve skin’s tone, texture, and hydration.
Dermaplaning
A gentle yet effective exfoliation procedure using a special blade to remove dead skin cells and “peach fuzz” on the face to leave your skin soft and smooth with a visible glow. Your skincare products will absorb deeper into the skin and your makeup will lay more flawlessly!
Signature Thistle Facial
Our fan-favorite facial that is fully customizable to your skin’s needs. Our master aesthetician will perform a skin analysis to determine the perfect products to use for your skin. This facial includes a deep cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, a customized mask, and a massage of the face, neck, shoulders, arms and hands (bring on the zzz’s). Finish off with a moisturizer and SPF and you’re ready to glow!
AQUAGOLD Microchanneling
Microchanneling is our airbrushed facial with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C infusion! This facial tightens skin, minimizes the look of pores, and brightens and evens the skin.
Beyond BOTOX Facial
Our red carpet facial that’s perfect right before any event! The spotlight’s on our firming and tightening peptide mask resulting in micro circulation, detoxification and instant firming, lifting and tightening– without the use of Botox/Dysport. Also includes a foaming cleanse, exfoliation, a stimulating scalp massage, Celluma LED therapy, and finished off with a custom serum blend. Firming and tightening results last up to 5 days!
Celluma LED Therapy
Celluma Low-Level Light Therapy is FDA cleared to deliver high intensity light emitting diodes (LED) to improve the skin’s health, tone, and texture.
Our pregnancy safe skincare options…
Thistle
Papaya Enzyme Cleanser
Ultra Hydrating Serum
Lipid Replenishing Soft Cream
Enriched Restorative Cream
Glisten GF
Brilliant SPF 50
Circadia
Vitamin Veil Cleanser
Vitamin C Reversal Serum
Hydralox
AquaPorin Hydrating Cream
Chrono Calm
Tranquili Cream
Skinmedica
HA5 Serum
Technically, there’s no safety data to support that these aesthetic treatments are harmful for your baby (because what Mama wants to partake in a study that could possibly harm them and their little one.) We always err on the side of caution when it comes to our expecting Mamas. We’ll miss you for your injectable and aesthetic treatments but it’s only a short break away from us while you enjoy your new bundle of joy!
If you are an expecting mama and are still unsure of what your best treatment options are, we recommend giving our studio a call or booking a consultation here! Our team of aesthetic nurses are ready to be your skincare guides through all seasons of your life. We can’t wait to see you soon, gorgeous!
