Current Cosmetic Treatments In Pregnancy
January 2017
in “
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
”
TLDR Most cosmetic treatments should be postponed until after childbirth for safety.
The document reviewed dermatological changes during pregnancy, highlighting common issues like melasma, varicose veins, edema, and natural skin aging due to hormonal changes and weight gain. It was generally advised to delay cosmetic treatments until after childbirth, but some safe alternatives were available for managing these conditions during pregnancy. The study emphasized the need to update information on the safety and efficacy of new cosmetic products and technologies in line with current legislation.