microneedling while breastfeeding
microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that involves using tiny needles to create micro-injuries in the skin. This triggers the body's natural healing response, leading to the production of new collagen and elastin. Microneedling can be used to improve the appearance of wrinkles, scars, and stretch marks and to increase the absorption of skincare products.
can you get microneedling while breastfeeding
there is no research that concludes that microneedling is unsafe when breastfeeding at this time, but it's always best to consult with your doctor before starting any new treatment. they will be able to advise you on whether or not microneedling is right for you and how long you should wait after treatment before nursing again.
microneedling and breast feeding questions
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microneedling and how it affects your injectable and skin treatments
microneedling is a treatment that causes micro-injuries through multiple needle punctures and relies on the skin to start its healing process as a way of boosting collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production. When you are pregnant, the vitamins and nutrients in your body are reserved for your unborn child, so your body's healing process could be slower than usual. You could end up with unwanted pigmentation as a result. We also apply a numbing cream for comfort, which contains lidocaine which is not advised during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
skin care ingredients to avoid while pregnant
you should avoid any form of vitamin a derivatives, which are commonly known as retinol, retinoin, retinoic acid, retin-a, benzoyl peroxygen, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, hydroquinone, essential oils. The information regarding chemical sunscreen remains controversial; research has shown that the chemicals in the sunscreens do enter the bloodstream; however, have demonstrated no harm to the unborn baby.
recommendations during pregnancy
your skin can do weird and wonderful things during this period. Here are some of my skincare top tips you can consider while you are pregnant: switch to mechanical exfoliation, using an antioxidant such as vitamin c, don't forget your sunscreen, moisturise your whole body regularly to minimise the appearance of stretch marks, and don't forget to look after your body and mind – drink plenty of water, relax and have a balanced diet.
microneedling during pregnancy and breastfeeding
our nurse practitioners view microneedling (with a consultation beforehand) to be safe during pregnancy. Especially if you do not use the topical numbing agents, like lidocaine, and receive a lower-depth treatment (aka micro-channeling) to lower your risks. Keep in mind though, that any time the skin is punctured or broken, there is a potential risk for the following: poor or impaired wound healing, especially if the treatment is done at higher depths, unnecessary stress or anxiety triggered from needles although lidocaine is considered a safe drug during pregnancy, it is still a medication that was once used for cardiac reasons and it can effect blood pressure, making some pregnant women sensitive to it. A full drug dictionary definition is provided below. Overall, since microneedling is more of an elective treatment during pregnancy, it could be best to wait until baby is here to do a series of treatments at an appropriate depth for total results depending on what your aesthetic concerns are. Book a consultation with one of our providers if you have lingering questions about microneedling during pregnancy.
