Pregnancy can bring many changes to a woman’s body. She may gain weight, lose bladder control, grow hair in places it never has before and more.
Unfortunately, shaving, waxing or using depilatories during pregnancy is not advised; however, laser hair removal has proven safe and effective for pregnant women.
1. It’s safe
Laser hair removal during pregnancy has long been controversial, with opinions varying depending on the doctor and gestational stage of each pregnancy. Most first trimester doctors will likely advise against it due to heat from laser treatments potentially harming unborn babies; however, some experts do believe risks are minimal when treated by a clinic with experience treating pregnant women, and during their second trimester when treatments are less likely to cause complications.
Concerns with laser hair removal during pregnancy revolve around potential skin burns. Hormonal fluctuations during gestation increase your susceptibility to hyperpigmentation and it is usually best to wait until after delivery before restarting treatments; however, most doctors agree it’s safe once postpartum hormone levels have returned to their usual levels before beginning again.
As your pregnancy advances, shaving may become increasingly challenging. Gravity makes reaching feet with razor blades harder as your belly expands; often women must stop altogether by the third trimester because reaching legs becomes virtually impossible.
Pregnant women seeking to maintain their appearance throughout their nine-month gestation have several options at their disposal; one popular one being laser hair removal.
Contrary to shaving, which requires repeated passes over the same areas, laser hair removal is a permanent solution that reduces the amount of regrowth in a specific area. After several treatments, any hair that regrows back becomes lighter, thinner and sparser – an excellent solution for women seeking to simplify their grooming regimens and experience greater freedom without shaving or waxing routines.
2. It’s effective
Pregnancy changes your body in many ways. From mood swings to weight gain, there are plenty of things you should anticipate during this journey – one being an increase in hair growth on places it didn’t exist previously such as legs and arms – this is completely normal and nothing to worry about!
However, if the extra body hair bothers you, other methods might be necessary for its removal. Luckily, temporary solutions such as shaving, waxing and tweezing are safe during pregnancy; furthermore they’re quick and easy to use so you can return to your regular activities quickly.
Laser hair removal uses light-based techniques to destroy the growth centers of hair follicles. Melanin in your skin absorbs laser’s light, creating a heat response which damages follicles – this means they no longer produce hair growth, leading to less unwanted body hair after treatment; however, laser removal should not be considered permanent as repeated treatments will be needed in order to stop new hairs growing back out.
Laser hair removal should generally be safe during pregnancy, however it’s a good idea to consult your OB/GYN first to discuss it and determine when your hormone levels have returned to normal and can resume treatment.
Keep in mind that certain hair removal techniques, including depilatory creams and electrolysis, should not be undertaken while pregnant due to potential chemicals absorbed into their systems which could harm both mother and fetus. Electrolysis involves passing an electric current through your body in order to penetrate hair follicles to destroy them – something not recommended during gestation.
When it comes to hair removal while pregnant, temporary methods tend to work best. Shaving, waxing and tweezing all tend to work well and are considered safe during gestation. If more permanent methods are desired after giving birth when your hormone levels return to normal and you can start over with new techniques.
3. It’s quick
Pregnancy can be challenging enough without dealing with unexpected hair growth in unexpected places. If shaving, waxing and tweezing haven’t done the trick for you, laser hair removal offers a safe, fast solution – make sure you talk with a licensed and experienced technician first before proceeding – they’ll help explain both the procedure as well as any precautionary measures required during treatment.
Laser hair removal may seem safe; however, most experts advise against it during pregnancy for two reasons. One is immune system weakness; any burns caused by laser treatments could take longer to heal, leading to infection or scarring; two is that certain anesthetics used during the treatments (lidocaine and prilocaine) may not be considered safe during gestation.
Some laser hair removal clinics may have specific policies on treating pregnant women for laser hair removal, often due to concerns of complications like hyper-pigmentation or skin burns. It’s essential that you find a clinic which provides transparency with their policies, and allows you to postpone treatments until after giving birth.
Be mindful that during pregnancy hormonal changes may increase hair growth. This can make laser hair removal treatments challenging to achieve the results you wish for – you may require multiple sessions before it stops growing at an excessive rate.
Although there has been little research done on laser hair removal during pregnancy, it is still advised to postpone it until after delivery. There are numerous other hair removal treatments which may be just as effective and safer. In the meantime, consider starting other forms of hair removal prior to becoming pregnant so you’ll feel more at ease during postpartum sessions. It might also help if you begin laser treatments prior to becoming pregnant; doing this may make sessions more comfortable during postpartum sessions.
4. It’s affordable
Pregnancy can be an incredible journey for women, yet it can be challenging to keep up with everyday tasks during gestation. Hormones can sometimes make it challenging to find energy for things like shaving when your body is going through rapid changes.
Laser hair removal can be an effective and safe solution to unwanted body hair, however it’s essential that before beginning this procedure it is discussed with your physician and they can determine if it is safe for both yourself and any fetuses present.
At this point in time, it is not recommended for pregnant women to seek laser treatments due to unknowable effects on the unborn child from these treatments. Heat from lasers may lead to changes in skin pigmentation which could harm or harm both mother and fetus during gestation.
Pregnancy hormones cause hair growth to speed up significantly and thicken considerably. Regular shaving may become cumbersome and difficult in reaching some parts of the body with razors; as a result, many pregnant women turn to laser hair removal treatments while gestating.
Laser hair removal is generally considered a safe treatment option during pregnancy; however, some complications could arise due to sensitive skin. As with any procedure involving anesthesia use (lidocaine or prilocaine for example), pregnancy should not be used as an excuse not to undergo laser treatment.
Overall, laser hair removal while pregnant offers more advantages than risks. It provides an easy and affordable way to keep legs smooth during all nine months of gestation; however it is wise to consult your physician prior to undertaking any laser treatments while pregnant.
After the initial trimester has ended and your nausea has settled down, laser hair removal can be an ideal way to pamper yourself while pregnant. Make sure your clinic offers clear policies regarding postponing laser sessions until after birth if that option appeals.
