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Is Laser Hair Removal Safe for Pregnant Women?

asked 3 years ago by happy1 in rescue,ca
Latest answer by Sofia Rubbani, MD
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Tags: pregnancy, safety

4 answers to Is Laser Hair Removal Safe for Pregnant Women?

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

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.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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LHR and pregnancy

Unfortunately, the only thing I would recommend would be shaving during the pregnancy. Although we don't know what the affect of Laser  is on the fetus, Laser Hair Removal should wait until after delivery.
Sofia Rubbani, MD

Manhattan Oculoplastic Surgeon
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No Laser Hair Removal during pregnancy

No lasers should be used during pregnancy. Only shaving, waxing and threading are your options. In fact, a topical anesthetic is typically put on to make the treatment more comfortable and if you are breast feeding, this is not allowed. 
Bruce Katz, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Laser Hair Removal during pregnancy

While laser energy is non-mutagenic (non-cancer causing), it is not advisable to undertake any laser treatments during pregnancy. There is no research to show that there may be harm to the fetus, but would not recommend it so as to err on the side of caution.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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