Is having a HydraFacial treatment safe during pregnancy?

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Hi, I’m 7 weeks pregnant and I wanted to ask if hydra facial is safe for pregnant women? If not which other treatments do you recommend? Thanks for your replies. Kind Regards Heidi

Deborah M. Longwill, DO · Answer

Dear Heidi10Thank you for your inquiry. While some steps of Hydrafacial treatment are safe, there are some parts of procedure that should be avoided while being pregnant. Using acid solutions or chemical peels can potentially do more harm than good. There are few other option treatments you might want to consider during pregnancy. Intraceuticals Oxygen facial with collagen or antioxidant infusion will help target fine lines, dryness and dehydration. Microdermabrasion treatments are helping remove dead skin cells while rejuvenating the skin. In addition facial treatments that offer a mild fruit enzymes exfoliation followed by a collagen mask are all safe while pregnant. Best of luck

Tulsi Kotecha, MD · Answer

Generally, HydraFacial treatments are considered relatively safe, even during pregnancy. They’re non-invasive and rely on gentle exfoliation, hydration, and serum infusion. However, certain steps in the procedure may use products containing ingredients not recommended for pregnant women&mdash;like salicylic acid or potent exfoliants. Depending on the spa or clinic, they might modify or skip these steps to ensure maximum safety.
What to discuss with your provider: 1. Product Ingredients: Ensure the serums or peels used are free of retinoids or strong acids not advised during pregnancy. 2. Customized Approach: Ask if they can tailor the HydraFacial to avoid any possibly risky ingredients. 3. Alternative Treatments: • Gentle Facials using mild, pregnancy-safe products and light exfoliation. • Oxygen Facials or microcurrent (low-level electrical stimulation to tone skin) if your doctor approves. • LED Therapy (blue or red light) might be an option for mild acne or to soothe skin.
Ultimately, always consult with your OB/GYN before trying any new skincare procedure in pregnancy, especially if it uses active ingredients. If your provider can swap or remove certain steps to keep you completely comfortable, a modified HydraFacial is often a good option. Otherwise, you can explore gentler alternatives until after delivery, when you can resume your full range of treatments safely.

Tonya Boudreaux, MD · Answer

Hello - great question. Just to be safe, we typically do not perform Hydrafacial treatment on pregnant patients. While there is no evidence that it is harmful to a fetus, we always stay on the more cautious side.
Congrats on your pregnancy!

Mira Mahajan, MD · Answer

Hi Heidii10, 
Thank you for your inquiry. Anything with pregnancy must be first approved by your OB/GYN. However, if you talk to your provider about your pregnancy they may be able to alter the Hydrafacial protocol to accommodate you. This would include skipping all steps with acids involved. It is always best to check with you doctor first.

Ken Dolynchuk, MD · Answer

Dear Heidi:Though most semiinvasive aesthetic procedures like microneedling should wait till after the first trimester Hydrafacial is non-invasive and safe as well as healthy for your skin. So please call a board certified plastic surgeon in your area providing this service and arrange an appointment

P. Craig Hobar, MD(retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question! While most aesthetic treatments are best saved until after pregnancy, hydrafacials can be tailored to be safe. This involves skipping the steps with acids, but you will still get a great treatment. Always check with your OBGYN before any cosmetic procedures and let your provider know ahead of time that you are pregnant. Congratulations on your little one!

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