Cosmetic medicine during pregnancy: What's safe?

When it comes to cosmetic medicine treatments, it can be hard to know what's okay to have during pregnancy – and what’s not. Dr Catherine Stone of The Face Place (thefaceplace.co.nz) shares some sound advice.

During pregnancy, one of the things you’ll need to consider more carefully is what you put into, around, and on your body, as you’re now supporting another little human growing inside you. Your skin will be somewhat unpredictable due to fluctuations and changes in hormonal levels. When it comes to cosmetic medicine treatments, it can

Overactive or aggressive treatments, or those that cause trauma, should be hard to know what’s okay to have during pregnancy be avoided. On the other hand, it’s nice to indulge in a little self-care, so you feel confident about putting your best foot forward during this special time. – and what’s not. Dr Catherine Stone of The Face so that you can feel confident about Place (thefaceplace.co.nz) shares some sound advice. putting your best face forward during this special time.

GREEN LIGHT... these treatments are considered safe during pregnancy.

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