What are the side effects of laser hair removal on pregnant women?

The risks are uncertain with laser hair removal during pregnancy, so it is best to avoid the treatment altogether as it is not worth any potential side effects or risks.

Avoiding some treatments are due to unclear risks or real risks.  LHR removal falls into the category of unclear risks and therefore is to be avoided.  LASER hair removal is typically not performed on pregnancy since there is not enough information on its effects on either the mother or the baby. In addition, there is a surge of progesterone and other hormones during pregnancy which can lead to unwanted hair growth. Although probably not harmful, it is probably best practice to resume your LHR treatments after pregnancy.

There is no evidence that we have found, by contacting safety consultants, that there is a risk to pregnant women or their fetus. However, it is difficult for anyone to make a definite claim. If the device is electromagnetically shielded, I am told, then it should be fine. The real issue is to avoid topical anesthetic cream as there is absorption of this cream and that might be a risk to the baby. Have your physician check with the laser company that they are intending to use, to see what their position statement is in terms of treating pregnant women.