Is laser hair removal safe for pregnant women?

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A: Pregnancy and Laser Hair Removal: Is laser a good idea during pregnancy

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Lasers should not be used during pregnancy. Period.  The fetus should not be exposed to any elective risk, whether theoretical or realized.  Hair removal during pregnancy should be limited to waxing and threading.

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