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Menopause and perimenopause — beauty treatment safety

Name: Menopause and perimenopause: which treatments are safe?
Creator: Anna

Also called Menopause and perimenopause, menopause, perimenopause, the change, hot flushes, HRT, menopausal skin.

In short

On this page, Menopause and perimenopause is checked against 88 treatments: 7 actively help and 81 are safe. No treatment category carries a restriction, and 7 treatments actively help.

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What actively helps

These are not simply allowed — they are recommended for this condition by the sources we cite.

HIFU (Ultherapy)
This is one of the treatments worth knowing about at menopause rather than one to be careful of. Oestrogen falling takes collagen with it — the sharpest drop happens in the few years around your last period — and skin gets thinner, drier and less springy as a result. Collagen-stimulating treatments are aimed exactly at that: microneedling, fractional laser, radiofrequency and HIFU all work by prompting your skin to build collagen again. They are not a cure for the hormonal change and they are not quick, but this is the group of treatments the evidence supports for menopausal skin. Ask for conservative settings if you are also prone to pigmentation.
Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Microneedling
This is one of the treatments worth knowing about at menopause rather than one to be careful of. Oestrogen falling takes collagen with it — the sharpest drop happens in the few years around your last period — and skin gets thinner, drier and less springy as a result. Collagen-stimulating treatments are aimed exactly at that: microneedling, fractional laser, radiofrequency and HIFU all work by prompting your skin to build collagen again. They are not a cure for the hormonal change and they are not quick, but this is the group of treatments the evidence supports for menopausal skin. Ask for conservative settings if you are also prone to pigmentation.
Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
RF Microneedling
This is one of the treatments worth knowing about at menopause rather than one to be careful of. Oestrogen falling takes collagen with it — the sharpest drop happens in the few years around your last period — and skin gets thinner, drier and less springy as a result. Collagen-stimulating treatments are aimed exactly at that: microneedling, fractional laser, radiofrequency and HIFU all work by prompting your skin to build collagen again. They are not a cure for the hormonal change and they are not quick, but this is the group of treatments the evidence supports for menopausal skin. Ask for conservative settings if you are also prone to pigmentation.
Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Radiofrequency (RF) Facial
This is one of the treatments worth knowing about at menopause rather than one to be careful of. Oestrogen falling takes collagen with it — the sharpest drop happens in the few years around your last period — and skin gets thinner, drier and less springy as a result. Collagen-stimulating treatments are aimed exactly at that: microneedling, fractional laser, radiofrequency and HIFU all work by prompting your skin to build collagen again. They are not a cure for the hormonal change and they are not quick, but this is the group of treatments the evidence supports for menopausal skin. Ask for conservative settings if you are also prone to pigmentation.
Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Fractional Ablative Laser
This is one of the treatments worth knowing about at menopause rather than one to be careful of. Oestrogen falling takes collagen with it — the sharpest drop happens in the few years around your last period — and skin gets thinner, drier and less springy as a result. Collagen-stimulating treatments are aimed exactly at that: microneedling, fractional laser, radiofrequency and HIFU all work by prompting your skin to build collagen again. They are not a cure for the hormonal change and they are not quick, but this is the group of treatments the evidence supports for menopausal skin. Ask for conservative settings if you are also prone to pigmentation.
Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Fractional Non-Ablative Laser
This is one of the treatments worth knowing about at menopause rather than one to be careful of. Oestrogen falling takes collagen with it — the sharpest drop happens in the few years around your last period — and skin gets thinner, drier and less springy as a result. Collagen-stimulating treatments are aimed exactly at that: microneedling, fractional laser, radiofrequency and HIFU all work by prompting your skin to build collagen again. They are not a cure for the hormonal change and they are not quick, but this is the group of treatments the evidence supports for menopausal skin. Ask for conservative settings if you are also prone to pigmentation.
Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Radiofrequency Body Treatments
This is one of the treatments worth knowing about at menopause rather than one to be careful of. Oestrogen falling takes collagen with it — the sharpest drop happens in the few years around your last period — and skin gets thinner, drier and less springy as a result. Collagen-stimulating treatments are aimed exactly at that: microneedling, fractional laser, radiofrequency and HIFU all work by prompting your skin to build collagen again. They are not a cure for the hormonal change and they are not quick, but this is the group of treatments the evidence supports for menopausal skin. Ask for conservative settings if you are also prone to pigmentation.
Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity

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Facials

25 treatments · 4 actively help · 21 safe

Facials — Menopause and perimenopause
What we found	Treatment
Safe	AHA Peel (Glycolic / Lactic / Mandelic)Also: glycolic peel, lactic peel, mandelic peel, alpha hydroxy peel, light chemical peel Why, and the source — AHA Peel (Glycolic / Lactic / Mandelic) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	BHA Peel (Salicylic)Also: salicylic peel, beta hydroxy peel, acne peel Why, and the source — BHA Peel (Salicylic) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Carbon Laser FacialAlso: Hollywood peel, China doll peel, carbon peel Why, and the source — Carbon Laser Facial Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Classic FacialAlso: European facial, deep cleansing facial, traditional facial Why, and the source — Classic Facial Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Cryo FacialAlso: ice facial, cold therapy facial, frotox Why, and the source — Cryo Facial Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	DermaplaningAlso: blade exfoliation, facial shaving, peach fuzz removal Why, and the source — Dermaplaning Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Enzyme PeelAlso: fruit enzyme peel, papain peel, bromelain peel Why, and the source — Enzyme Peel Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Express FacialAlso: mini facial, 30-minute facial, lunchtime facial Why, and the source — Express Facial Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Galvanic FacialAlso: iontophoresis, desincrustation, galvanic current Why, and the source — Galvanic Facial Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Actively helps	HIFU (Ultherapy)Also: Ultherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound, non-surgical lifting, ultrasound lifting Why, and the source — HIFU (Ultherapy) This is one of the treatments worth knowing about at menopause rather than one to be careful of. Oestrogen falling takes collagen with it — the sharpest drop happens in the few years around your last period — and skin gets thinner, drier and less springy as a result. Collagen-stimulating treatments are aimed exactly at that: microneedling, fractional laser, radiofrequency and HIFU all work by prompting your skin to build collagen again. They are not a cure for the hormonal change and they are not quick, but this is the group of treatments the evidence supports for menopausal skin. Ask for conservative settings if you are also prone to pigmentation. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	High-Frequency FacialAlso: high-frequency wand, violet ray treatment Why, and the source — High-Frequency Facial Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	HydraFacialAlso: hydradermabrasion, hydra facial, aqua facial Why, and the source — HydraFacial Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Jessner's PeelAlso: combination peel, modified Jessner Why, and the source — Jessner's Peel Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	LED Light TherapyAlso: red light therapy, blue light therapy, yellow light therapy, LED facial Why, and the source — LED Light Therapy Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Mesotherapy (Facial)Also: meso facial, vitamin injections, skin booster injections (face) Why, and the source — Mesotherapy (Facial) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Microcurrent FacialAlso: NuFace, non-surgical facelift, facial toning Why, and the source — Microcurrent Facial Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	MicrodermabrasionAlso: crystal microdermabrasion, diamond microdermabrasion, MDA Why, and the source — Microdermabrasion Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Actively helps	MicroneedlingAlso: dermapen, dermaroller, collagen induction therapy, CIT, skin needling Why, and the source — Microneedling This is one of the treatments worth knowing about at menopause rather than one to be careful of. Oestrogen falling takes collagen with it — the sharpest drop happens in the few years around your last period — and skin gets thinner, drier and less springy as a result. Collagen-stimulating treatments are aimed exactly at that: microneedling, fractional laser, radiofrequency and HIFU all work by prompting your skin to build collagen again. They are not a cure for the hormonal change and they are not quick, but this is the group of treatments the evidence supports for menopausal skin. Ask for conservative settings if you are also prone to pigmentation. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Oxygen FacialAlso: Intraceuticals, oxygen infusion facial Why, and the source — Oxygen Facial Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Phenol Peel (Deep)Also: deep chemical peel, Baker-Gordon peel Why, and the source — Phenol Peel (Deep) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	PRP Facial (Vampire Facial)Also: platelet-rich plasma facial, vampire facial, blood facial Why, and the source — PRP Facial (Vampire Facial) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Actively helps	Radiofrequency (RF) FacialAlso: Thermage, Venus Freeze (face), skin tightening RF Why, and the source — Radiofrequency (RF) Facial This is one of the treatments worth knowing about at menopause rather than one to be careful of. Oestrogen falling takes collagen with it — the sharpest drop happens in the few years around your last period — and skin gets thinner, drier and less springy as a result. Collagen-stimulating treatments are aimed exactly at that: microneedling, fractional laser, radiofrequency and HIFU all work by prompting your skin to build collagen again. They are not a cure for the hormonal change and they are not quick, but this is the group of treatments the evidence supports for menopausal skin. Ask for conservative settings if you are also prone to pigmentation. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Actively helps	RF MicroneedlingAlso: Morpheus8, Profound, Vivace, Genius RF, radio frequency microneedling Why, and the source — RF Microneedling This is one of the treatments worth knowing about at menopause rather than one to be careful of. Oestrogen falling takes collagen with it — the sharpest drop happens in the few years around your last period — and skin gets thinner, drier and less springy as a result. Collagen-stimulating treatments are aimed exactly at that: microneedling, fractional laser, radiofrequency and HIFU all work by prompting your skin to build collagen again. They are not a cure for the hormonal change and they are not quick, but this is the group of treatments the evidence supports for menopausal skin. Ask for conservative settings if you are also prone to pigmentation. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	TCA Peel (Medium)Also: trichloroacetic acid peel, medium depth peel Why, and the source — TCA Peel (Medium) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Ultrasound FacialAlso: ultrasonic facial, cavitation peel Why, and the source — Ultrasound Facial Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity

Injectables

11 treatments · all 11 safe

Injectables — Menopause and perimenopause
What we found	Treatment
Safe	Biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse)Also: Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse, collagen stimulators, PLLA, calcium hydroxylapatite Why, and the source — Biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse, Ellanse) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Botox / NeurotoxinAlso: botulinum toxin, Dysport, Xeomin, Azzalure, Bocouture, anti-wrinkle injections, wrinkle relaxers, tox Why, and the source — Botox / Neurotoxin Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Cheek FillersAlso: midface filler, cheek augmentation, Voluma Why, and the source — Cheek Fillers Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Dermal Fillers (General)Also: hyaluronic acid fillers, HA fillers, Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero Why, and the source — Dermal Fillers (General) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Fat-Dissolving InjectionsAlso: Aqualyx, Kybella, deoxycholic acid, lipolysis injections Why, and the source — Fat-Dissolving Injections Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Lip FillersAlso: lip augmentation, lip enhancement, lip injections Why, and the source — Lip Fillers Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Mesotherapy (Body)Also: body meso, fat-loss mesotherapy, cellulite mesotherapy Why, and the source — Mesotherapy (Body) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	PDO Thread LiftAlso: thread lift, PDO threads, PLLA threads, Silhouette Soft, non-surgical thread lift Why, and the source — PDO Thread Lift Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	PolynucleotidesAlso: Plinest, Newest, PN injection, salmon DNA injection Why, and the source — Polynucleotides Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Skin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane Skinbooster)Also: Profhilo, Restylane Vital, Restylane Skinbooster, hydration injections Why, and the source — Skin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane Skinbooster) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Tear Trough FillersAlso: under-eye filler, under-eye treatment Why, and the source — Tear Trough Fillers Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity

Laser & Light

7 treatments · 2 actively help · 5 safe

Laser & Light — Menopause and perimenopause
What we found	Treatment
Actively helps	Fractional Ablative LaserAlso: CO2 laser, Erbium laser, ablative resurfacing Why, and the source — Fractional Ablative Laser This is one of the treatments worth knowing about at menopause rather than one to be careful of. Oestrogen falling takes collagen with it — the sharpest drop happens in the few years around your last period — and skin gets thinner, drier and less springy as a result. Collagen-stimulating treatments are aimed exactly at that: microneedling, fractional laser, radiofrequency and HIFU all work by prompting your skin to build collagen again. They are not a cure for the hormonal change and they are not quick, but this is the group of treatments the evidence supports for menopausal skin. Ask for conservative settings if you are also prone to pigmentation. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Actively helps	Fractional Non-Ablative LaserAlso: Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, non-ablative resurfacing Why, and the source — Fractional Non-Ablative Laser This is one of the treatments worth knowing about at menopause rather than one to be careful of. Oestrogen falling takes collagen with it — the sharpest drop happens in the few years around your last period — and skin gets thinner, drier and less springy as a result. Collagen-stimulating treatments are aimed exactly at that: microneedling, fractional laser, radiofrequency and HIFU all work by prompting your skin to build collagen again. They are not a cure for the hormonal change and they are not quick, but this is the group of treatments the evidence supports for menopausal skin. Ask for conservative settings if you are also prone to pigmentation. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)Also: intense pulsed light, photofacial, fotofacial, IPL photorejuvenation Why, and the source — IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Laser Hair RemovalAlso: LHR, diode laser, Alexandrite laser, Nd:YAG laser, permanent hair reduction Why, and the source — Laser Hair Removal Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)Also: PDT, blue light + ALA therapy, Levulan therapy Why, and the source — Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Pigment Laser (Q-Switched / Pico)Also: Q-switched laser, Pico laser, PicoSure, PicoWay, tattoo removal laser Why, and the source — Pigment Laser (Q-Switched / Pico) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Vascular LaserAlso: V-Beam, KTP laser, pulsed dye laser, broken capillaries laser Why, and the source — Vascular Laser Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity

Body Treatments

15 treatments · 1 actively helps · 14 safe

Body Treatments — Menopause and perimenopause
What we found	Treatment
Safe	Aromatherapy MassageAlso: essential oil massage Why, and the source — Aromatherapy Massage Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Body PeelAlso: chemical body peel, back peel, body acid treatment Why, and the source — Body Peel Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Body ScrubAlso: body exfoliation, salt scrub, sugar scrub, body polish Why, and the source — Body Scrub Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Body WrapsAlso: algae wrap, mud wrap, paraffin wrap, seaweed wrap, detox wrap Why, and the source — Body Wraps Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting)Also: CoolSculpting, fat freezing, cool sculpting, Zeltiq Why, and the source — Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Deep Tissue MassageAlso: sports massage, remedial massage, firm pressure massage Why, and the source — Deep Tissue Massage Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	EMSculpt / EMS Body TreatmentsAlso: EMSculpt, Emsella, electromagnetic muscle stimulation, HIFEM Why, and the source — EMSculpt / EMS Body Treatments Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	EndermologieAlso: LPG, mechanical roller massage, endermology, cellulite massage Why, and the source — Endermologie Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Hot Stone MassageAlso: stone therapy, geothermal massage Why, and the source — Hot Stone Massage Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Lymphatic Drainage MassageAlso: MLD, manual lymphatic drainage, Vodder technique Why, and the source — Lymphatic Drainage Massage Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Prenatal / Pregnancy MassageAlso: pregnancy massage, maternity massage Why, and the source — Prenatal / Pregnancy Massage Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	PressotherapyAlso: compression boots, Ballancer, lymphatic pressotherapy Why, and the source — Pressotherapy Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Actively helps	Radiofrequency Body TreatmentsAlso: Venus Legacy, Exilis, body RF, skin tightening RF (body) Why, and the source — Radiofrequency Body Treatments This is one of the treatments worth knowing about at menopause rather than one to be careful of. Oestrogen falling takes collagen with it — the sharpest drop happens in the few years around your last period — and skin gets thinner, drier and less springy as a result. Collagen-stimulating treatments are aimed exactly at that: microneedling, fractional laser, radiofrequency and HIFU all work by prompting your skin to build collagen again. They are not a cure for the hormonal change and they are not quick, but this is the group of treatments the evidence supports for menopausal skin. Ask for conservative settings if you are also prone to pigmentation. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Swedish MassageAlso: classic massage, relaxation massage, full-body massage Why, and the source — Swedish Massage Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Ultrasonic CavitationAlso: body cavitation, ultrasonic fat reduction, cavi-lipo Why, and the source — Ultrasonic Cavitation Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity

Hair Removal

6 treatments · all 6 safe

Hair Removal — Menopause and perimenopause
What we found	Treatment
Safe	Depilatory CreamAlso: chemical hair removal, hair removal cream, Veet, Nair Why, and the source — Depilatory Cream Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	ElectrolysisAlso: needle electrolysis, permanent hair removal, galvanic electrolysis Why, and the source — Electrolysis Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Hot WaxAlso: hard wax, Brazilian wax, hot wax depilation Why, and the source — Hot Wax Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Strip Wax (Soft Wax)Also: soft wax, strip waxing, honey wax Why, and the source — Strip Wax (Soft Wax) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	SugaringAlso: sugar paste depilation, Egyptian sugaring, Persian sugaring Why, and the source — Sugaring Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	ThreadingAlso: eyebrow threading, facial threading, khite Why, and the source — Threading Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity

Nails

10 treatments · all 10 safe

Nails — Menopause and perimenopause
What we found	Treatment
Safe	Acrylic NailsAlso: liquid and powder nails, L&P nails, sculpted acrylics Why, and the source — Acrylic Nails Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Builder Gel / BIABAlso: BIAB, builder in a bottle, hard gel, structure gel Why, and the source — Builder Gel / BIAB Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Classic ManicureAlso: regular manicure, traditional manicure, polish manicure Why, and the source — Classic Manicure Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Classic PedicureAlso: regular pedicure, spa pedicure Why, and the source — Classic Pedicure Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Gel ManicureAlso: Shellac, gel polish, soak-off gel, CND Shellac Why, and the source — Gel Manicure Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Gel PedicureAlso: Shellac pedicure, gel polish pedicure Why, and the source — Gel Pedicure Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Medical PedicureAlso: med pedi, podiatry pedicure, Margaret Dabbs pedicure Why, and the source — Medical Pedicure Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Nail Strengthening TreatmentsAlso: IBX, nail repair treatment, nail bond treatment Why, and the source — Nail Strengthening Treatments Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Polygel NailsAlso: poly gel, gel-acrylic hybrid Why, and the source — Polygel Nails Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Press-On NailsAlso: adhesive nails, stick-on nails, nail tips Why, and the source — Press-On Nails Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity

Lashes & Brows

8 treatments · all 8 safe

Lashes & Brows — Menopause and perimenopause
What we found	Treatment
Safe	Brow LaminationAlso: brow perm, brow sculpting Why, and the source — Brow Lamination Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Brow TintAlso: eyebrow tinting, brow dye Why, and the source — Brow Tint Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Classic Lash ExtensionsAlso: individual lashes, 1:1 lash extensions Why, and the source — Classic Lash Extensions Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Henna BrowsAlso: henna brow tinting Why, and the source — Henna Brows Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Hybrid Lash ExtensionsAlso: mixed lash extensions Why, and the source — Hybrid Lash Extensions Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Lash LiftAlso: lash perm, keratin lash lift Why, and the source — Lash Lift Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Lash TintAlso: eyelash tinting, lash dye Why, and the source — Lash Tint Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Volume Lash ExtensionsAlso: Russian volume, fan lashes, 2D-6D lashes Why, and the source — Volume Lash Extensions Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity

Permanent Makeup (PMU)

6 treatments · all 6 safe

Permanent Makeup (PMU) — Menopause and perimenopause
What we found	Treatment
Safe	Areola TattooAlso: 3D nipple tattoo, post-mastectomy tattoo Why, and the source — Areola Tattoo Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Eyeliner TattooAlso: permanent eyeliner, lash line enhancement, lash line tattoo Why, and the source — Eyeliner Tattoo Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Lip Blush / Lip TattooAlso: lip tint tattoo, permanent lip colour, aquarelle lips Why, and the source — Lip Blush / Lip Tattoo Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Microblading (Eyebrows)Also: eyebrow embroidery, feather brows, hair-stroke brows Why, and the source — Microblading (Eyebrows) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Powder Brows / Ombré BrowsAlso: machine brows, ombre brows, shading brows Why, and the source — Powder Brows / Ombré Brows Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity
Safe	Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)Also: SMP, hair tattoo, scalp tattoo Why, and the source — Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) Menopause restricts nothing. It is not an illness and it is not a contraindication — the average age in the UK is 51, perimenopause can start in your late thirties, and every treatment on this site stays open to you. What changes is the skin, the hair and the nails you bring to the appointment: drier, thinner, less collagen, more shedding, and sometimes the first pigmentation you have ever had. So the useful adjustments are small ones. Shorter, cooler facials if hot flushes are part of your day. Gentler exfoliation on skin that has thinned. Extra moisture, everywhere. And if you have started on HRT, say so — it changes two small things worth knowing about. Sources: British Menopause SocietyNHSNICEThe Menopause Charity

Sources

British Menopause SocietyMenopause — clinical guidance for patients
NHSMenopause and perimenopause
NICEMenopause: identification and management (NG23)
The Menopause CharityMenopause symptoms and skin changes

Written by Anna · London-trained cosmetologist

Last updated 3 September 2026