Laser Hair Removal during Pregnancy

Laser hair removal during pregnancy is considered to be perfectly safe by the medical community. Because laser hair removal is a superficial procedure, there is no danger to the fetus during treatment. The ultimate verdict on laser hair removal during pregnancy, however, should be determined by the comfort level of the expectant mother. If it causes undo worry, it's best to wait until after pregnancy.

One of the main reasons laser hair removal during pregnancy is an issue is because of hormones. Some of the hormones produced during pregnancy stimulate hair growth, particularly on the face. This can cause anxiety and discomfort in many women and like all people with unwanted hair, laser hair removal presents an attractive solution.

When Is Laser Hair Removal During Pregnancy Appropriate?

Whether unwanted hair growth is a temporary result of pregnancy hormones or not, laser hair removal is an appropriate treatment for the pregnant woman who wants it. It's non-invasive, virtually painless, and sessions are generally short (especially for facial hair). Because of the cost, however, laser hair removal is not widely sought by pregnant women who know their hair growth is the result of pregnancy hormones.

In general, laser hair removal during pregnancy is not a widespread procedure. Most pregnant women who seek this treatment have had problems with unwanted hair for many years before they became pregnant. For more details on laser hair removal treatment, please call us at (866) 922-1608 or e-mail us at info@laserhairresource.com. You can also fill out our online form at http://www.laserhairresource.com/contactus/.