Is such a procedure as biorevitalization possible during pregnancy, or are there risks for the baby’s health? Every woman wants to look attractive at any time in her life!
The first signs of aging begin in people aged 25-30: the skin becomes dry, the first wrinkles appear in the corners of the eyes, and nasolabial folds appear. If at first you can cope with ordinary cosmetics and creams, then over time the effect becomes less and less noticeable. If previously the only solution was rather risky plastic surgery, now there are equally effective, but less painful and dangerous means, such as biorevitalization - injections of hyaluronic acid under the skin. Unfortunately, this procedure has a lot of contraindications, but is pregnancy one of them?
What is
To keep the skin firm and elastic, our body produces hyaluronic acid. But after 25 years, a gradual slowdown in the production of the substance begins, which leads to problems such as facial wrinkles, sagging, pronounced nasolabial folds and tear grooves, and an unsightly pale color of the dermis.
Biorevitalization involves the individual introduction of hyaluronic acid, which fills cavities and promotes the production of collagen and elastane. After the procedure:
- the skin acquires a uniform peach color;
- peeling goes away due to moisturizing of the epidermis;
- the functioning of the sebaceous glands is normalized;
- small facial wrinkles are eliminated;
- turgor improves.
Cosmetologists unanimously claim that biorevitalization sessions have a pronounced lifting effect. Facial contours become clearer, a slight blush appears and wrinkles are smoothed out. Thus, you look 5-10 years younger.
The biorevitalization procedure can be performed:
- By injecting hyaluronic acid under the skin. It is considered the most effective method, which should be carried out exclusively in beauty salons or medical centers.
- With the help of devices that emit radio frequency waves, they hit with microcurrent or laser, promoting deep penetration of the collagen gel. The drug is first applied to the skin, after which the device is applied to the problem area.
Redness and swelling of the treated area may occur within 72 hours. After this time, if the procedure is carried out correctly, the above side effects go away, and you can evaluate the result of rejuvenation on your face. According to the manufacturers, it is delayed by 6 months.
Pregnant women are interested in whether the procedure can be done while pregnant. The instructions for the drugs state that they are contraindicated for pregnant women. The manufacturer does not guarantee that such products will not affect the normal development of the fetus.
Effect of drugs
Many women regularly undergo procedures and take medications based on hyaluronic acid, as it provides an excellent anti-aging effect due to:
- smoothing out small wrinkles;
- significant reduction in deep;
- refreshing complexion;
- smoothing skin texture;
- accelerating natural regeneration;
- increasing lip volume;
- restoration of clarity of the oval of the face;
- slowing down destructive age-related changes;
- eliminating sagging and dry skin;
- smoothing stretch marks and small scars.
Impact on the female body and baby’s health
The biorevitalization procedure, especially the injection one, is dangerous during pregnancy. The fact is that some components of the drugs can enter the circulatory system and then penetrate the placenta. Thus, the body of the unborn baby is exposed to intoxication, which, in turn, affects the development of the fetus.
Other aggravating factors that arise during the procedure are:
- stress for the woman’s body and her baby, which in any case will occur during acupuncture;
- the possible development of inflammatory processes and allergic reactions, the treatment of which is associated with the use of antibiotics, which have a detrimental effect on the body of both the woman and the baby;
- swelling of soft tissues, because due to hormonal imbalances, a pregnant woman’s kidneys do not excrete fluid normally;
- incoagulability of blood and its loss when inserting a needle at the wrong angle;
- increase in the number of pigment spots.
You should know! As a rule, the injection of collagen extracted from human embryos, fetuses or full-fledged animals under the skin does not cause severe side effects, except that the dermis may turn a little red. During pregnancy, when the female body is very vulnerable, the risks of developing negative consequences and allergies increase significantly.
Thus, it is strictly prohibited for expectant mothers to give injections of hyaluronic acid. This procedure is not so important for your body. We recommend waiting until you give birth to your beloved child.
Non-injection rejuvenation is not as dangerous as injecting hyaluronic acid with syringes. Biorevitalization using a hardware method is allowed if the pregnancy is proceeding normally and the woman is not allergic to drugs. This matter cannot be avoided without prior consultation with a gynecologist.
Can I use cream or not?
Several decades ago, a pregnant woman was carefully protected from any external “invasion”; she was forbidden to dye her hair, use decorative cosmetics, or use facial skin care products. The expectant mother was allowed only folk remedies, at best baby cream.
Today, special lines of cosmetics have been developed for pregnant women, including face creams. Such products are made from natural ingredients, do not contain aggressive substances, and in general the amount of chemical components is reduced to a minimum. All products are gentle, delicate, absorb well, and do not have a strong aroma. Such cosmetics are approved by all doctors, from obstetricians-gynecologists to dermatologists.
Procedure in different trimesters of pregnancy
As is known, in the first trimester of pregnancy, the formation of internal organs, circulatory and nervous systems occurs in the fetus. It is in the early stages (the first 3 months) that you should not resort to any method of administering hyaluronic acid.
In the second and third trimesters, a hardware method of introducing hyaluronic acid is allowed. But the expectant mother should know that risks still exist.
Throughout pregnancy, the mother's body is very vulnerable. Due to weakened immunity, microbes that penetrate the epidermis begin to actively multiply, leading to inflammatory processes.
Various dermatological diseases can very easily worsen, because the introduction of hyaluronic acid contributes to injury to the skin.
Local contraindications
Local contraindications include: inflammatory processes or foci of infection at the injection site. If there is a bacterial or viral intradermal infection in the intended treatment area, it is necessary to be completely cured before undergoing the procedure.
If there are individual tumors or their accumulation in the area of the procedure, it is also not recommended to perform injection rejuvenation. Injury from a needle or mesoscooter can cause the spread of the tumor or its degeneration.
Biorevitalization during breastfeeding
Is your child breastfed? Then throw the idea of injecting hyaluronic acid aside. The fact is that the effect of the substance on the human body has not yet been studied.
As you know, everything that enters a woman’s blood during lactation is transformed into milk. If your body becomes intoxicated, your newborn baby will also have to experience all the negative aspects of poisoning.
In addition, the process of administering the drug using a syringe is quite painful, even despite the anesthetics applied by the cosmetologist to the skin. With an increased pain threshold and severe stress, the body may stop producing milk, which is the best food for your baby.
That is why, while breastfeeding, it is strictly forbidden to give injections. As soon as you stop breastfeeding, you can safely begin cosmetic procedures to restore the aesthetics of your face.
How long after giving birth can the procedure be done?
During pregnancy, the female body undergoes serious hormonal changes, which affect the beauty of the face.
Being in an interesting position, you probably noticed how your skin became pale, swollen or rough. The appearance of age spots, acne and other dermatological diseases is not uncommon in pregnant women.
Is it possible to do biorevitalization after childbirth? It will take about a year to restore women's health. If you are not breastfeeding, you can safely make an appointment with your cosmetologist.
How to avoid complications
Recommendations on how to avoid the development of complications are generally quite simple and standard. First of all, you need to be especially careful in choosing a high-quality clinic and doctor with positive recommendations. The best adviser is word of mouth and the positive impressions of girlfriends, friends and acquaintances.
The second important component of a successful facial procedure is a thorough history taking. Patients sometimes hide contraindications for biorevitalization and the truth about their health from the doctor. The result is the development of complications after the procedure.
The third step to the wow effect from “beauty injections” is strict adherence to restrictions after the procedure. Correct behavior and careful handling of your “new” face or body after injection rejuvenation is the key to a beautiful and long-lasting result.
Alternative methods of rejuvenation for pregnant women
An alternative to the biorevitalization procedure during pregnancy is traditional medicine. It is known that collagen acts as an excellent moisturizer because, after being introduced into fatty tissue, it attracts water molecules. But you can moisturize the dermis in another way, for example, by applying masks and compresses.
Moisturizing mask recipe
The juice of an indoor aloe plant can improve water balance and improve skin regeneration. A similar effect is achieved due to the specific composition of the plant, which contains tannins.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. l. honey;
- 1 tbsp. l. aloe;
- 2 drops of vitamin A and E;
- 1 tsp. olive oil.
Preparation and use:
- To obtain aloe juice, chop several leaves of the plant - you should get a paste. Wrap the aloe in cheesecloth and squeeze out the juice.
- Heat the olive oil in a water bath to 45 degrees.
- Combine natural honey, oil and juice.
- Enter vitamins that you can easily purchase at your local pharmacy.
- Apply the resulting mixture to problem areas of the skin, especially to areas of peeling. It is allowed to distribute the pulp in the area of the lower eyelid.
- Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes.
- Rinse it off with warm water.
Attention! The effect of using such a mask on the face: the skin will be moisturized and expression lines will disappear. Do this mask at least once a week.
Moisturizing compress
A warm compress made from a decoction of rosehip and birch buds will provide an amazing rejuvenating effect. As you know, rose hips are a storehouse of vitamins and microelements that will give the dermis a healthy appearance and form a protective barrier against the penetration of microbes. Birch buds are designed to retain moisture in the cells and establish regeneration of the epidermis.
You will need:
- 1 glass of water;
- 50 g rose hips;
- 2 tbsp. l. birch earrings.
Preparation and use:
- Combine the main ingredients in a saucepan and fill them with the specified amount of water.
- Boil the healing mixture over medium heat for about 10–15 minutes.
- Let the broth brew for an hour.
- Warm the resulting liquid slightly before use. Dip a clean towel into the solution and apply it to your face for 5 minutes.
Also, as an alternative to biorevitalization, we would recommend that pregnant women sign up for facial massage sessions, but only in a trusted salon, which employs clean cosmetologists with a medical education diploma.
Thus, being in an interesting position, it is strictly prohibited to do injection biorevitalization. If you want to look beautiful, even while pregnant, you can try the hardware method of introducing collagen. Doctors warn that the effect of hyaluronic acid on the fetus has not been thoroughly studied. Should you risk your baby's health or not? You decide.
