Table 2.
List of procedures and their safety in pregnancy
| Sr. no. | procedure | Safety profile |
|---|---|---|
| Procedures for dermatologic conditions | ||
| 1. | Electrocautery and radiofrequency | Safe Note: Smoke plume can be carcinogenic, use smoke evacuators |
| 2. | Intralesional steroid injection | Indicated only if benefits outweigh risk |
| 3. | Lasers (CO2, Nd:YAG, and PDL) | Safe |
| 4. | Cryotherapy | Safe |
| Procedures for aesthetic indications | ||
| 5. | Chemical peeling | Safe Note: Caution with salicylic acid (SA) and trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel. Not to be used over large areas, under occlusion or over very thin skin |
| 6. | Lasers, IPL, Electroepilation | Not indicated (due to lack of satisfactory safety data) Note: Hormonal changes stimulate new hair growth; hence, hair removal should be done only via depilation |
| 7. | PRP therapy | Not indicated |
| 8. | Botulinum toxin | ?Safe (warrants more research) |
| 9. | Fillers | Relative contraindication |
| 10. | Sclerotherapy | Contraindicated |
| 11. | Microdermabrasion | Safe |
| Dermatosurgical procedures | ||
| 12. | Surgical resection of neoplasms | See text |
| 13. | Vitiligo surgery | Inadequate data to comment |
| 14. | Liposuction and Fat grafting | Contraindicated |
| 15. | Suturing and suture removal | Leave sutures for 5–7 days longer than normal |