As the Spring Festival approaches, another peak season for cosmetic procedures arrives. To greet the new year with a refreshed appearance, many beauty seekers schedule surgeries before the holiday break to look their best for celebrations. But what if your desired procedure date coincides with your menstrual period? Can you still undergo surgery safely?
Absolutely not.
Seekers of beauty must understand that all cosmetic procedures must be scheduled outside a woman's menstrual period.
Why avoid surgery during menstruation?
Research indicates significant platelet fluctuations during menstruation. Platelet counts often drop on the first day of menstruation and may not return to baseline until the third or fourth day.During menstruation, the uterine lining releases increased tissue-activating substances that convert fibrinogen in the blood into fibrinolysin—an anticoagulant enzyme—heightening the body's tendency to bleed. This makes cosmetic procedures during menstruation more likely to result in excessive bleeding.
Additionally, hormonal influences during menstruation cause systemic changes, including increased vascular fragility, prolonged clotting times, and reduced immune function. Undergoing surgery during this period may heighten the risk of complications.
Should hyaluronic acid injections also be avoided during menstruation?
Indeed, administering hyaluronic acid during menstruation carries certain physiological risks, making it a contraindication for such injections.
During menstruation, fibrinogen levels in the blood peak, enhancing fibrinolysis. Simultaneously, fibrinolytic enzymes with anticoagulant effects become activated, and platelet counts decrease. Consequently, the body's clotting ability is reduced, prolonging bleeding time.
Can laser treatments be performed during menstruation?
Common laser or phototherapy treatments like laser hair removal or photorejuvenation typically don't cause wounds. However, undergoing these procedures during menstruation may increase pain sensitivity and skin reactivity, affecting laser absorption and treatment efficacy. It's advisable to avoid scheduling treatments during this period.