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I had facial laser treatment done while 7 weeks pregnant, is the baby okay?

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nono253May 23, 2019

I just found out that I am 7 weeks pregnant but had a facial laser treatment for hyperpigmentation two weeks ago, is the baby okay?

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Dr. Richard Gangnes, MD, FACS
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Dr. Richard Gangnes, MD, FACS
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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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Dr. Erik Suh, MD
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