Is Morpheus8 safe to do while breastfeeding?

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I have loose belly skin from pregnancy, can I do Morpheus 8 while breastfeeding?

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question! Unfortunately, you cannot do Morpehus8 treatments while breastfeeding. Micro needling is a treatment that causes micro injuries through multiple needle punctures and relies on the skin to its healing process as a way of boosting collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production - and since the vitamins and nutrients that are needed to heal the skin are being used while breast feeding - your healing process could be slower than usual, and you could end up with hyperpigmentation as a result. We also apply a numbing cream for comfort which contains lidocaine, which is not advised to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Craig Rowin, MD · Answer

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are not good candidates for Morpheus8 as for topical numbing cream and other pain relieving medications are used for comfort. It is not recommended to have Morpheus8 without a numbing agent or pronox.

Danielle Shanley, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately there are no studies shown on the affects of Morpheus8 and breastfeeding. There will most likely not be any future update with that information as no one will do studies that could possibly negatively impact infants. Due to the radio frequency used with the device we strongly advise against it as it is a contraindication. Doing this treatment while breastfeeding or too soon after giving birth can also negatively impact your skin as well possibly causing side affects (such as melasma or pigmentation) as your hormones are still trying to regulate.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus8 is safe to do during pregnancy, however the topical numbing agent as well as other medications used for pain control would generally not be recommended while you are nursing.   When you are finished breast feeding Morpheus8 would be great for that loose skin.

Laura A. Katz, MD · Answer

Morpheus and breastfeeding is probably safe as long as you are not diretly getting morpheus on the nipples or breasts.

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