Can a pregnant woman be a laser hair removal technician?

In most states such as California, only physicians, or nurses, nurse practitioners and physicians assistants, under the supervision of a supervising physician may use medical lasers.  Your physician supervisor should review all applicable OSHA laws as well as state mandates for determining who may legally operate a medical device in your location or country.

Dear toktamf,

In general, all laser hair removal devices emit a low-level
radiofrequency field. Although it has
never been proven that low-level radiofrequency fields will harm a foetus, as a
young expectant mother, to try and minimize exposure to these types of
electromagnetic radiation is probably a good idea. One option, if this is a job that you love
and still require, is to wear a lead apron, which will shield you from electromagnetic
radiation. These, however, are quite
bulky and heavy, but will certainly provide the necessary protection. One can generally get these types of aprons
from medical supply stores and stores that supply hospitals. I would suggest Googling “x-ray protective
lead aprons for sale”. This may allow
you to maintain a job that you might very well like.

Best of luck as a young mother and I hope this information
has been of some assistance. For more
information, please review the link below.

Sincerely,

R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville, Toronto