Many reputable laser hair removal clinics will not treat pregnant patients for laser hair removal due to lack of clinical data on its safety during gestation.
Hormonal fluctuations during gestation can result in excessive facial and body hair growth. While this is perfectly natural, it can become extremely frustrating.
How it works
Women expecting babies may notice changes to their bodies during gestation, including hair growth on areas like their stomach, chin and breasts (often around the nipples). This is caused by hormonal shifts throughout pregnancy that are completely normal; often once post-birth arrives they will go away or diminish quickly; however some may remain longer-term and require laser hair removal treatments which target pigment in hair follicles to destroy. Unfortunately this treatment cannot always work effectively so many reputable clinics opt not to provide these services during gestation as it could compromise its efficacy – hence many reputable clinics opting not offering this treatment during this stage of life.
Pregnancy hormones also cause hair growth to vary from its usual pattern. Hair usually goes through an anagen stage before entering its resting stage, known as telogen. At this point, thicker and darker-looking strands begin to emerge – another reason we suggest delaying laser hair removal until after you’ve given birth.
Laser hair removal does not pose any significant health risks during pregnancy; therefore it should be regarded as a safe treatment option. Due to limited research on this matter, however, most reputable clinics opt for the extra precaution of telling their pregnant clients not to undergo laser treatments while expecting.
While pregnant, temporary methods of hair removal like shaving, waxing or threading should be utilized for maximum confidence during your pregnancies and to help focus on preparing for their arrival.
Birthing children can be a time-consuming and exhausting process; therefore, don’t add extra stresses into your life by scheduling laser hair removal treatments while expecting. Once your little one arrives, however, scheduling these sessions will make you feel great again! It will definitely be worth your while until then; in the meantime enjoy spending time with family and getting plenty of rest!
Risks
Many pregnant women express concern about using laser hair removal while they’re expecting. Pregnancy hormones often trigger unwanted hair growth in places that traditional methods like shaving, waxing or depilatories cannot reach. While laser hair removal during pregnancy has yet to be established as safe practice, it’s wiser to err on the side of caution and postpone taking any such steps until after delivery has taken place.
Laser hair removal differs from other skin treatments in that it involves penetrating the skin with light waves to penetrate hair follicles, so many doctors advise against its use during pregnancy. Although evidence does not point towards risk to an unborn fetus, many opt-out of getting laser treatment during this time.
Hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy can also have an effect on skin sensitivity, making laser treatment less comfortable and effective. Increased skin sensitivity also increases hyperpigmentation or darkening of skin tone which could interfere with its effectiveness.
Laser treatments may increase blood circulation to the area being treated, causing it to feel similar to having been sunburnt. Therefore, it’s wise to seek shade during treatments or consult your provider about ways of cooling the affected areas.
Some women may notice an acceleration of unwanted hair re-growth during pregnancy due to increased levels of hormones which trigger maturation of dormant follicles and shorten growth cycles, making you need more frequent sessions with a professional as soon as you notice unwanted growth.
As no research has been done on this matter, it seems safest to refrain from undertaking laser hair removal while pregnant and stick with traditional methods such as shaving and waxing until after giving birth.
If possible, start laser treatments before becoming pregnant to give yourself enough of a buffer zone and schedule more frequent treatments until the pregnancy has ended. Once postpartum hormone levels return to normal you can resume your regular schedule without fear of harm to yourself or baby.
Side effects
Pregnancy causes her body to undergo dramatic transformations: weight gain, bladder control issues and new hair growth in unexpected places like her face or belly – usually along the nipples or belly button area – due to changes in hormone levels caused by gestation. While these changes are entirely normal and even healthy, they can still be embarrassing if hair appears unexpectedly near sensitive spots like nipples or belly button area.
There are various safe ways to remove unwanted hair during pregnancy. Temporary methods like shaving, waxing and tweezing tend to work well and should remain safe to use as your body changes during gestation.
Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the near future should avoid laser treatments as these could pose potential dangers to the unborn baby. High concentrations of light energy from lasers could potentially cause damage to fetuses as well as hyperpigmentation of parts of skin – also called darkening of certain areas during gestation – due to reduced immunity levels in pregnancy; any injuries to skin could take longer to heal and could even result in infection, scarring and other long-term consequences.
Laser treatments should not be undertaken by women who are breastfeeding. The light energy from the laser may interfere with pigment in hair follicles and cause it to darken; this not only renders treatment less effective but may interfere with baby’s ability to take in essential nutrients through mother’s blood supply.
if a woman does opt to undergo laser hair removal, she should plan her sessions closely so they are complete before becoming pregnant again. This will allow her to complete them before her hormones begin fluctuating again and resume them right after giving birth.
Laser hair removal is a safe and effective procedure; however, it’s wise to discuss postponing treatments until postpartum hormone levels return to their pre-pregnancy levels. Speak with your clinic as well as with your obstetrician as they will know when you can resume them post-birth.
Recommendations
Women’s bodies change significantly during pregnancy as they transform to support the creation of another person. Pregnant women may gain weight, lose bladder control and grow hair where none existed previously – all changes that can be very frustrating for women who wish to maintain a proper grooming routine during their gestation period. Shaving is one of the more frustrating challenges for pregnant women attempting to shave regularly during gestation; with certain body parts becoming harder and harder to reach as the baby bump increases requiring multiple attempts before success is reached; laser hair removal could provide the solution here!
There is not enough data or studies about laser hair removal’s long-term effects on unborn fetuses to make an educated decision while pregnant, so most doctors recommend postponing laser hair removal until after giving birth and hormone levels have returned to normal.
Laser treatments during pregnancy carry inherent risks, including skin burns. The changing hormones may compromise immunity and thus delay healing times or cause hyper-pigmentation that makes darker complexions appear yellower or greener than usual.
Therefore, for best results it may be beneficial to utilize alternative forms of hair removal such as shaving, waxing and tweezing until after delivery and your hormone levels have returned to normal. While these methods won’t provide as effective results as laser hair removal will do – they will allow you to maintain a regular grooming routine until baby arrives!
As soon as your hormones return to normal and you are ready to resume laser hair removal treatments, it is crucial that you speak with an obstetrician first. They can advise when the best time and option are for your individual situation – for instance when is safe to resume treatments on areas like your face and bikini line.
