TL;DR:
- Pregnant women can undergo certain cosmetic treatments safely; focus on firming, anti-acne, brightening, and moisturizing treatments using pregnancy-safe, natural products.
- Avoid treatments with harmful substances like retinol, botulism acid, and lasers; consult a doctor before any treatment.
- Allowed facial treatments: Hexapeptide-based firming, acne prevention, brightening discoloration, and intense moisturizing.
- Body treatments: Start after 3 months and include stretch mark prevention, leg circulation improvement, manual massage, and gentle scrubs.
- Special treatments:
- Geneo: 30-min facial treatment combining exfoliation, nutrient absorption, and oxygenation for smoother, radiant skin.
- Face Fitness: 45-min massage + electrostimulation to improve elasticity and tone.
- Lymphatic drainage: Manual massage for fluid retention relief and swelling reduction; requires a series of sessions.
- Avoid abdominal massages, retinol, and ultrasound therapies to protect both mother and child.
Pregnancy is a time of changes in a woman’s body. Tissues naturally expand, body weight increases. Discoloration, stretch marks, varicose veins and swelling also occur. Each of these factors causes a deterioration in well-being. Many people suggest avoiding aesthetic medicine and cosmetology offices for nine months. Not all treatments are allowed, but many can be performed by moms-to-be without fear. Contrary to common myths, moms-to-be don’t have to give up cosmetic, cosmetology and aesthetic medicine treatments altogether. They can effectively help you get back into shape faster after giving birth and reduce the risk of unwanted mementos of pregnancy – flabby skin, cellulite, discoloration and stretch marks.
General principles
Pregnant women should take special care of the quality and professionalism of the services, as well as the preparations used. For each treatment, only cosmetics recommended by manufacturers for pregnant women can be used. ** Usually these are preparations made on the basis of natural raw materials, without the addition of substances that have a strong effect (such as alcohol).** However, this does not mean that all fragrances and cosmetic preparations for pregnant women are inadvisable. The state of pregnancy admittedly contributes to a change in the sensation of organoleptic stimuli – taste and smell. However, there are no contraindications to using aromatherapy treatments, which have a relaxing and relaxing effect. The condition, however, is that the fragrance mixtures must be selected by an experienced aromatherapist. Such a treatment is very often combined with a massage.
What treatments are allowed for pregnant women?
Preparations that are designed for the face for pregnant women, do not contain botulinum. It is replaced by hexapeptide, which is a harmless substance with a very small molecule absorbed by the skin. It contributes to the stimulation of fibroblasts, which produce skin support proteins that affect skin elasticity and firmness. This results in the reduction of wrinkles. **Safe facial treatments for pregnant women include firming, anti-acne, brightening and moisturizing treatments.
Firming treatments are performed using natural herbal extracts and marine algae. They deeply smooth and moisturize the skin, tighten and regenerate it. The result is rejuvenated and glowing skin. As for acne treatments, they are used when the skin is too sensitive to mechanical cleansing. They are carried out with substances that dilate and deeply cleanse the pores of the skin and face. These treatments prevent acne by soothing existing inflammation, moisturize the skin and regulate excessive sebum secretion. Brightening treatments, on the other hand, reduce discoloration, even out pigmentation and improve skin tone. This type of treatment includes gentle peeling with plant-based preparations. Moisturizing treatments, on the other hand, are designed for sensitive and dry skin, which is prone to the early appearance of wrinkles. For pregnant women, body treatments are also particularly recommended. Weight gain causes the skin to become less elastic, dry or oily, and stretch marks appear in places. Body treatments, however, are not used in the first three months of pregnancy. In the fourth month, you can start using stretch mark prophylaxis and treatments to counteract blood circulation disorders in the legs. However, it is always necessary to consult your pregnancy doctor before performing them. ** A manual massage is recommended for the body, which has a relaxing effect and is selected to meet the needs of pregnant women.** The massage can be enriched with a gentle body scrub using plant-based preparations. Plastering therapy is also an innovative solution. It activates the abdominal muscles through the application of a taffy on the abdominal layers, which relieves pressure on the lumbar spine and relaxes the muscles.
What does the Geneo treatment for pregnant women consist of?
Geneo is an innovative treatment that allows you to take care of your facial skin on three levels. One treatment combines exfoliation of dead skin, absorption of nutrients and oxygenation of the skin. Geneo is based on the body’s biological mechanisms. It restores the skin’s lost radiance and rejuvenates it. When the head of the device comes into contact with a special cocktail, CO2 bubbles are formed. They occur in such large numbers that they reach the outer layers of the skin, oxygenate it and improve cell metabolism. At the same time, the machine gently exfoliates the skin, thereby creating an ideal environment for deep absorption of nutrients. Geneo functions in three varieties – NeoRevive (skin rejuvenation), NeoBright (brightening), Balance (cleansing and reducing inflammation). The Geneo treatment takes only 30 minutes, and the skin must be thoroughly cleansed of impurities before it is performed. In the next stage, ** a gel is applied and, using the device’s special head with a Capsugen capsule,** it is spread over the skin. Depending on the type of Geneo chosen, the gel is used in combination with the Capsugen capsule, which causes a chemical reaction – the Bohr effect. Microbeads come out of the capsule and immediately exfoliate dead skin, removing impurities. To the skin thus prepared, the active substances contained in the gel quickly and deeply penetrate the skin. Geneo’s effects are mainly the reduction of wrinkles and improvement of skin firmness. In addition, the skin gets a deep cleansing and its density is improved. The treatment reduces visible pores, blemishes and other imperfections. The complexion gains radiance, an even skin tone and blemishes are reduced. The effects are visible for up to 3 months.
What does Face Fitness for pregnant women consist of?
Face Fitness is a treatment that aims to improve circulation increasing oxygenation and nourishment of tissues. The massage also increases lymph, which helps prevent swelling. A facial massage takes about 45 minutes to perform and begins with a warm-up in the form of a manual massage of the face, neck and décolletage. ** Stimulation movements gradually restore elasticity and smoothness to the skin.** The main part of the treatment involves the addition of electrostimulation and a dermaroller massage. The whole treatment ends with a cooling massage. With regular massage, the skin will become firmer and tighter, and the complexion will regain its natural tone and radiance.
What is lymphatic drainage for pregnant women?
Lymphatic drainage is a form of massage that improves circulation in the body’s lymphatic system. This system responsible for draining excess fluids from areas around the tissues also transports lymph to the lymph nodes that filter and remove metabolic products. The result is better circulated and firmer skin without the feeling of heaviness and swelling. Lymphatic drainage is a manual method that does not require specialized preparation for the patient. It involves massaging the body and unblocking the lymph nodes, which are responsible for the body’s cleansing process. Lymphatic drainage helps to stimulate circulation and reduce swelling in the extremities. It should be performed regularly – 6 -10 treatments of 30 minutes each.
What treatments are not recommended for pregnant women?
A pregnant woman should avoid preparations and treatments that may pose a risk to the health of the baby. ** It is not allowed to massage the abdominal layers and for massaging the rest of the body do not use cosmetics that can irritate the skin.** It is advisable to give up retinol-based treatments. This is the purest form of vitamin A, which is extremely active and has an excellent effect on the skin. The substance persists in the body for up to a year, but can cause irreversible damage to the fetus. Treatments with botulism acid, which is a toxic substance for mother and child, are also prohibited. Laser therapy treatments must also be postponed until after delivery. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect the effects of light and lead to stimulation of hyperpigmentation or worsen melasma symptoms. It is particularly dangerous to use lasers on the abdominal area and intimate areas in pregnant women. **Treatments that restore the continuity of the epidermis – needle mesotherapy, ultrasound and direct current treatments – are also prohibited.
Conclusion
Pregnancy doesn’t mean sacrificing self-care. Safe treatments like facial firming, moisturization, and lymphatic drainage can provide comfort and improve skin health. Avoid risky procedures like laser therapy or retinol-packed products. Always consult your doctor and choose specialized professionals. With careful planning, you can enjoy restorative treatments while keeping your baby and yourself safe. Balance is key—nurture your well-being without unnecessary risks.
