If you're considering Blue Light Therapy to improve the appearance of acne, discoloration, scars, rosacea, psorasis or visible veins, you may be wondering if the therapy is safe to use before, during and after pregnancy. Read on to learn more.
Fertility
There is no evidence that the Blue Light Therapy procedure affects a woman's fertility. If you're not currently pregnant but are considering becoming pregnant in the future, you should be safe to proceed with the procedure. In fact, it may be best to complete the therapy before you become pregnant.
During Pregnancy
Because Blue Light Therapy is non-invasive and the visible violet light used does not pose the same kind of danger as ultraviolet light or x-rays, the procedure is generally considered safe for pregnant women and their babies, although professionals do not recommend performing the treatment near the abdomen at this time. However, you must disclose your pregnancy to your cosmetic specialist and see what she recommends.
Because the 15- to 40-minute procedure must be repeated as many as 8 times in a month, it will involve a lot of sitting in a treatment chair, which can be difficult for you if you're in your 3rd trimester and put you at greater risk for an early birth. If you're in your 1st trimester, you're at greater risk for miscarriage. If you determine that you don't want to wait to have the treatment, aim to have it during your 2nd trimester.
After Birth
Blue Light Therapy should not affect your body where you need to worry about it affecting your breastmilk or rate of lactation. However, you will need to attend quite a few sessions in a short period of time, which can be a strain on a new mother.
As with all elective procedures, you should only proceed with Blue Light Therapy during pregnancy after consulting with your doctor to make sure the risk of harm to your baby is negligible. There is unlikely to be a problem, but since the therapy is most often for cosmetic reasons, you might feel safer to delay the therapy until after you give birth.
