Is it safe to do Broadband Light Forever Young while pregnant?

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Is it safe to do BBL Forever Young while pregnant?

Ronald Moser, MD · Answer

This is a good question often asked by women. In general, it is NOT recommended to do any type of skin or body therapies with light , laser or radio frequency when pregnant.  However, because skin will change and develop uneven skin discolorations during pregnancy, this will be something you might consider scheduling a  few month after the baby arrives!  It would be safe to do if breastfeeding.

Rebecca Gelber, MD · Answer

Great question - I'm glad that you are thinking about it. BBL forever young is an awesome procedure - I really believe essentially everyone should decide to do this 2-4 times a year forever. It's like getting your teeth cleaned - the immediate and long term benefits are amazing.
That being said, no one has ever done a study to see if it is safe in pregnancy. On a cognitive level, it seems unlikely to cause harm, but if was my pregnancy, I'd have to think seriously if it wasn't worth delaying my treatment until after delivery. Another consideration would be if a topical anesthetic cream were to be used that does absorb systemically and again has never been tested and would be the most likely part of the treatment to be undesirable.

Kenne Ogunmakin, MD · Answer

Broadband light therapy or Intense pulse light has not been studied during pregnancy so we are not aware of its safety. In general, it is recommended to avoid BBL and other energy-based devices during pregnancy. Also, due to hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy, such a device can worsen or unmask melasma and other types of hyperpigmentation. I suggest you wait until your baby is delivered before proceeding with any cosmetic treatments.

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