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Barely 1 Week Pregnant and I Had a Laser Bikini Area Session, is It Dangerous?

worriedforbabyMar 1, 2013
I was probably just a few days or 1-2 weeks pregnant when I had one laser hair removal treatment (legs,bikini, and underarms area), want to know if that was/is dangerous for my baby?? what will be the consequences if any?? I'm afraid I hurt my baby by doing that without knowing I was pregnant??

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Dr. David A. F. Ellis, MD
Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 5, 2013
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Dr. Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAAD
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