After having their babies, mothers can have more free time to dedicate towards improving their appearance – this may involve visiting the gym, getting massaged or even opting for laser hair removal treatments.
Women often wonder whether it is safe to continue taking this treatment while breastfeeding, so we consulted experts about this matter. Here is what they had to say.
1. There is no evidence that it affects your baby’s health
Laser hair removal is a widely-used solution to permanently reduce unwanted hair. The procedure utilizes Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology to damage skin pigmentation and disrupt hair growth cycles – this method is much faster and more effective than shaving or waxing and could save considerable time over time.
But many women worry that laser hair removal while breastfeeding will have adverse consequences on their baby’s health, which is an understandable concern; therefore, it’s vitally important that before booking an appointment for this procedure it is understood what its risks might be.
Good news is that there’s no evidence to back up the claim that underarm laser hair removal during breastfeeding will harm your baby, though it would still be best to wait until after your pregnancy before beginning treatment.
Before going through with any treatment, consult with your physician first and ensure it’s safe. Depending on your health history and body’s response to it, this procedure might need to wait until after breastfeeding has ended.
Some doctors advise against laser hair removal during breastfeeding as it can lead to skin irritation and allergic reactions in some women, including rashes, inflammation, redness and discomfort that prevents treatment from being received.
Laser hair removal should also be avoided while breastfeeding if you have any piercings or tattoos on your breasts, belly or bikini area as they could interfere with its effectiveness and require extra sessions to achieve your desired results.
Laser hair removal can be an ideal way for those who wish to rid their bodies of unwanted hair without shaving or waxing, yet find themselves too self-conscious or uncomfortable with either method. Laser treatments provide an efficient and noninvasive means of doing just that, leaving you more confident than ever in swimwear and other summer clothing – just be sure to discuss their safety with your physician first!
2. It’s not a contraindication
Women who have recently given birth may find themselves confused about what constitutes safe self-care practices after giving birth. Being pregnant impacts everything – including time spent going to the gym or getting massages.
Many new mothers often wonder if it is safe for them to undergo laser hair removal while breastfeeding, and the answer is invariably positive. There’s little risk that laser treatment will contaminate or alter their milk in any way; however, as your body may have changed postpartum it is wise to consult your physician prior to proceeding with laser treatments.
Laser hair removal works by using light energy to heat and destroy unwanted hair follicles on your skin, through selective photothermolysis. It can also be used to treat other forms of damage like sun damage or scarring, making laser treatment safe during breastfeeding as it will not reach her bloodstream or enter her breast tissue.
Medical experts generally agree that it’s best to wait until after childbirth is completed before undergoing laser hair removal treatments, particularly on chest and breast areas. You can still use razor or wax to remove unwanted hair while breastfeeding – just consult with your physician first!
Laser treatments use medications or topical anesthetics that could transfer through breastmilk to your baby, so it’s important to discuss any potential risks with your physician prior to having the procedure completed. Also make sure you use gentler moisturizers on chest and breasts than usual after having laser treatment; this will help avoid irritation from laser treatment. During breastfeeding it’s wise to avoid tanning too frequently as excessive sun exposure can cause melasma, an unpredictable condition characterized by patches of hyperpigmentation on skin which make previously undetectable scars more visible than before.
3. It’s not painful
Breastfeeding women may feel concerned about having laser hair removal done while nursing, but there’s no reason to fret: laser light does not interfere with breastfeeding mothers’ milk supply and doesn’t alter prolactin or oxytocin hormone levels, both essential for producing and pumping out milk supply.
Women may experience unwanted hair growth both during and after pregnancy – particularly around their belly, chin, upper lip, buttocks and breasts (nipples). Sometimes this new growth will disappear once hormonal fluctuations subside post-pregnancy; but in cases where unwanted hair remains, laser treatments are an excellent way to permanently diminishing this issue.
Laser hair removal can often be misunderstood as painful; however, that is simply not the case. Laser hair removal involves applying gentle pulses of laser light that heat up and destroy the hair follicle without harming surrounding tissue; most people find the sensation similar to snapping of rubber bands on their skin and find it acceptable.
Be mindful, however, that certain medications and antibiotics may increase your skin sensitivity to laser treatments. Some can lead to redness, irritation and itching around the treated area; therefore if concerned it would be best to speak to your physician.
Be mindful that laser treatment takes several sessions before being effective; only 20% of your hair follicles are actively growing at any one time, so we advise booking multiple laser sessions so as to catch as many hairs in their active phase as possible and speed up results while simultaneously cutting back on time-consuming wax sessions! Are you ready to say goodbye to unwanted armpit hair and start feeling confident in your body again? Reach out to us now – we can’t wait to help make that possible!
4. It’s not harmful
Women may experience unwanted hair growth during and after pregnancy. Because permanent hair can grow back, it’s essential that any unwanted growth be removed as quickly as possible before it becomes an issue. Unfortunately, most laser hair removal clinics won’t permit these services during gestation as any complications could harm both mother and baby during this process.
However, it’s essential to keep in mind that there is no evidence to back this claim up; no studies exist demonstrating the negative impacts of laser treatments on breastfeeding infants as the light used for laser hair removal doesn’t enter bloodstream and interfere with breast milk production or affect prolactin and oxytocin production directly; rather it targets just millimeters of skin around these glands instead.
Though laser hair removal won’t harm her baby, its light can have side effects for mother. One such effect could include changes to skin pigmentation that result in darkening or lightening patches of skin as well as making otherwise invisible scars more noticeable. Though not considered serious side effects of having laser hair removal while breastfeeding, mothers should keep this factor in mind before opting for treatment.
Keep in mind that during this period, the nipples and chest can become highly sensitive due to hormonal shifts causing increased sensitivity. Therefore, it’s advisable to have an anesthetic cream or numbing cream available before performing laser hair removal on these areas.
Many breastfeeding women are concerned that getting laser hair removal while breastfeeding could negatively impact their milk supply, though this is not accurate. Instead, medical professionals recommend waiting six months after giving birth before having this treatment done again to allow any hormonal shifts to adjust and return back to normal levels.
