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Beauty Do's and Don'ts

Tips and Tricks for Moms-to-be

By Laura Cone

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As a lead New York facial plastic surgeon who receives and administers Botox treatments, Dr. Allison Pontius knows how hard it is to give up some beauty treatments during pregnancy.

But which treatments are safe to continue during pregnancy?

Let's Start with Botox
Dr. Pontius, board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and board-eligible for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, advises her pregnant clients to hold off on using Botox until they finish breastfeeding.

"Likely, the Botox is not absorbed systemically; however, we don't know this for sure because Botox has not been studied in pregnant women," Dr. Pontius says. "However, because of the potential risk, we advise against pregnant and nursing women getting Botox."

As a mother who is breastfeeding her newborn daughter, Dr. Pontius says she is waiting to resume Botox treatments for herself.

Cosmetic Procedures
Dr. Pontius says pregnant and breastfeeding women also need to wait when it comes to plastic surgery. Any anesthetics can be absorbed by the breast milk and be transmitted to the baby.

Any elective surgery should be avoided during pregnancy as well because of the risk to the fetus, according to Dr. Pontius.

On the other hand, it is safe to have plastic surgery prior to conception. "Just make sure you know you are not pregnant prior to your surgery," Dr. Pontius says.

Bringing out Your Maternal Glow
When it comes to the idea that pregnant women have a certain glow, Dr. Pontius says there is a scientific reason women experience the attractive aura.

"The pregnancy glow does exist," Dr. Pontius says. "It is due to the increased blood volume during pregnancy. The increased blood flow through the body and to the face gives you a rosy glow."

Dr. Pontius says other effects of pregnancy on the face are not as pleasant. "Acne, hyperpigmentation and spider veins are all common in pregnancy as well," she says.


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