Fillers and pregnancy: what to ask your doctor

If you are pregnant, may be pregnant or are breastfeeding, the usual approach is to ask your doctor before any cosmetic injection, peel or laser. Many clinics will not treat during these times. Safety information is limited for many treatments, and clinics generally prefer to wait.

We cannot say what is safe for you. Only your own doctor can.

What should I do?

1. Tell every clinic you may be pregnant or breastfeeding, even if it was not asked.
2. Ask your doctor, who knows your health, before you book.
3. Ask the clinic: "Do you treat people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and why or why not?"
4. Be wary of any clinic that says it is fine without checking with a doctor.

A rule to use

When in doubt, wait. A cosmetic treatment can usually be moved. Pregnancy and breastfeeding do not last forever, and most clinics will rebook you. Our pages on dermal fillers: what to ask and first time injectables are for later.

The exception

Some skin products also need a pause. See retinol or vitamin C serum for one example, and ask your doctor or pharmacist about your own routine. Seek urgent help for any pregnancy concern. This page cannot triage it.

General information only. Ask a licensed professional about your own case.

What should I ask my doctor?

Take a short list: the treatment name, the product if you know it, the area, and the date you hope to book. Ask whether it is something to avoid for now, and what you can do in the meantime. Write down the answer, and show it to the clinic when you book.

If a clinic says it is fine without asking about your health, treat that as a reason to slow down, not to relax.