Can I get a tattoo removed at 15 weeks of pregnancy?

Hello,Although not proven to be unsafe to have laser treatments while pregnant, it is not an accepted standard of practice.  In our opinion, a safe and prudent practitioner would not offer laser services for a women that is pregnant or breastfeeding.  If you started tattoo removal treatments and then became pregnant, you may still notice continued fading until you are ready to resume treatment

I would avoid doing any cosmetic elective procedures during pregnancy. Although there is no evidence showing this is unsafe.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Generally speaking, tattoo removal by laser is not usually recommended during pregnancy. Thank you for your question.

There is simply not enough data to know what the exact risk is to receiving laser tattoo removal while pregnant. As such, we always advocate caution and would not advise to have treatment nor perform tattoo removal treatments on patients who are pregnant or nursing. It sounds like you are anxious to get this tattoo removed, but it would be prudent to wait until you are done nursing to have treatment. 

Thanks for your question. As a rule, we do not recomend tattoo removal during pregnancy as safety has not been studied in this population. You should contact your provider to discuss their policies.
Best
Lisa Vuich, MD