Is it safe to get IPL treatments when pregnant?

Although there is no scientific evidence relating to potential damage to the fetus, it is recommended that you forego any laser treatment while pregnant or lactating. This is purely a precautionary measure.

In my opinion, the IPL treatments should be avoided due to the increase in surging hormones in your body. While it is unlikely there would be any direct harm to the developing child, your melanocytes or pigment producing cells in your skin can react unexpectedly to trauma and hyperpigment or you may get... more

Because very few treatments of any sort have been studied in pregnant or lactating women, most dermatologists would advise waiting till after the pregnancy. Besides, a variety of brown blemishes or burst blood vessels may develop during pregnancy, which can then be cleaned up by the IPL afterwards safely... more

I do not recommend IPL for pregnant women.  The hormonal changes of pregnancy can alter the effect of the broad band light therapy and result in stimulation of pigmentation, and accelerate or precipitate melasma. There is no danger to the baby.