Cosmetic Injectables During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are the most common contraindications to cosmetic injectable treatment. This is standard clinical practice across the industry and reflects the same principle that governs the use of most prescription medicines during these life stages: where safety has not been conclusively established, the conservative position is to defer.

Why Injectables Are Not Performed During Pregnancy

The prescription medicines used in anti wrinkle injectable treatment have not been studied for safety in pregnant women in the way that medicines used to treat pregnancy related conditions have been. The absence of evidence of harm is not the same as evidence of safety, and the clinical and ethical standard is to avoid exposing pregnant women and their developing babies to prescription medicines where there is no clinical necessity.

This position is consistent across AHPRA guidelines, TGA requirements and the professional standards of every major cosmetic injectable training body in Australia. It is not unique to Core Aesthetics.

Dermal Filler During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

The same principle applies to dermal filler. While hyaluronic acid is a substance that occurs naturally in the body, the injectable filler products used in cosmetic treatment are prescription medicines containing cross linked hyaluronic acid, local anaesthetic agents and other excipients. Their use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not clinically supported and treatment is deferred as standard practice.

During Breastfeeding

The recommendation to defer injectable treatment extends through the breastfeeding period. The concern relates to the potential transfer of prescription medicine components through breast milk, the safety of which has not been established for nursing infants. The conservative clinical position is to wait until breastfeeding has fully concluded before commencing or resuming treatment.

Planning Ahead

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and interested in cosmetic injectable treatment for when you are ready, a consultation at Core Aesthetics to discuss your goals and plan a future treatment approach is entirely appropriate. No injectable treatment would be performed, but the conversation about what you are hoping to address and what approach would suit your individual situation can happen at any time.

Many clients find that their skin and facial appearance change meaningfully during and after pregnancy and breastfeeding, and planning treatment with a clear picture of the post breastfeeding starting point produces better outcomes than planning based on pre pregnancy appearance alone.

Read more about what to expect at a consultation at Core Aesthetics.

General Information Only. This article is general in nature and does not replace a consultation with a qualified health practitioner. Treatment outcomes, suitability and risks vary by individual. Any medical or prescription treatment options can only be discussed and provided where clinically appropriate following an individual assessment.