Is It Safe to Get IPL Treatments when Pregnant?

January 4, 2008
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I just found out that I'm about 5 to 6 weeks pregnant. I have an IPL session scheduled, for my face, in 2 weeks. I am mainly having it done for sun damage and I've never had this done before. Can/should I still have this procedure done?

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May 20, 2016

Answer: IPL during pregnancy

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April 17, 2017

Answer: IPL when pregnant

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April 17, 2017

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February 22, 2016

Answer: Pregnant? NO LASER TREATMENTS!

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 22, 2016

Answer: Pregnant? NO LASER TREATMENTS!

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February 22, 2016

Answer: Safety Tips for Laser Treatments

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February 22, 2016

Answer: Safety Tips for Laser Treatments

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November 8, 2015

Answer: IPL and pregancy

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November 8, 2015

Answer: IPL and pregancy

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July 18, 2013

Answer: Wait Until After Pregnancy

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July 18, 2013

Answer: Wait Until After Pregnancy

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