Had Laser Hair Removal 2 While 2 Weeks Pregnant?

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On the bikini, lower stomach, legs and arms . It was the day I was supposed to have my period so I didn't know I was pregnant. I'm so scared!

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

LHR in early pregnant patients is probably more common than realized and the limited data has not shown any ill effects.LASER hair removal is typically not performed on pregnancy since there is not enough information on its effects on either the mother or the baby.  In addition, there is a surge of progesterone and other hormones during pregnancy which can lead to unwanted hair growth.  Although probably not harmful, it is probably best practice to resume your LHR treatments after pregnancy.

Michael Constantin Gartner, DO · Answer

Although there hasn't been any research indicating that laser hair removal can harm you or the fetus, it's always better to be on the safe side and avoid any unnecessary treatments while pregnant.

Emily Altman, MD · Answer

It's true that it's not recommended to have any laser procedures and particularly numbing medications applied to the skin when pregnant, but here are two points to consider. At two weeks pregnant, the embryo is just implanting into the uterine wall. Also laser light penetrates only a short distance into the skin and would not reach the baby. I would talk to your OB/GYN but the chances that your baby was harmed in any way are extremely small.  

	I recommend not having any more laser treatments until 6-12 months after delivery.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

We don't recommend that women have unnecessary treatments while pregnant - like laser hair removal. However, the lasers don't penetrate deep enough to affect the fetus. They are superficial lights and lasers and they simply don't go into the organ depths. While I wouldn't recommend further treatments, it's fine that you had this one. Enjoy your pregnancy and don't fret!

Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Fortunately there is no evidence to suggest any potential risk to the fetus for pregnant women undergoing laser hair removal. However, treatment of any non-urgent conditions during pregnancy is discouraged. No need for you to worry but it would be best to postpone any further treatments. Lasers create a beam of highly concentrated light that penetrates into the skin only where it delivers a controlled amount of therapeutic heat. This light energy is absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicles and does not have any effect elsewhere in the body. So no need to be scared.

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