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Stay Beautiful Safely
Keeping Skin, Hair and Nails Healthy
By Nicole Gray
Rogaine, Retin-A, hydroquinone and Botox are all classified as pregnancy category C and are completely off limits for pregnant women. However, collagen is not rated by the FDA, and there is some controversy about whether it's safe to get collagen injections during pregnancy. "When collagen is injected into the body, it undergoes an inflammatory process, which can have pathologic effects and potentially lead to a miscarriage," says Dr. Leonard Grossman, a New York City-based plastic surgeon and director of the New York Center for Plastic Surgery.
With respect to skin care, Dr. Grossman often performs microdermabrasion on pregnant women, which he says, "you can get anytime." He adds that in his European practice, he has widely used the injectable substances, Perlane and Restylane, which are made from an organic substance that is produced in our bodies. Although not FDA-approved in the United States, Perlane and Restylane are widely used in Europe and by some U.S.-based doctors in an off-label capacity to plump up wrinkles and lips. If a patient is interested in exploring these injectables as alternative plumping agents, she should speak with a doctor who can offer more informaton.
Dr. Downie and Dr. Grossman both agree Botox is off limits during pregnancy. Moreover, Dr. Zawahir suggests that a woman can feel absolutely confident using any chemical-free, emollient-based skin cream during her pregnancy.
The best thing to do during pregnancy is to stay healthy. Many women feel that motherhood and vanity don't mix, but feeling good about yourself, including your appearance, provides a solid foundation for self-esteem, and by extension, the ability to become the best parent you can.
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