Pregnancy brings about a multitude of changes in a woman’s body that can prompt adjustments to beauty and skincare routines. With hormones fluctuating and skin sensitivity increasing, it’s natural to wonder whether laser hair removal is a safe option for pregnant women. In this article, we’ll break down the risk factors expectant mothers should keep in mind.
Laser hair removal is a cosmetic procedure that employs concentrated light to remove unwanted hair. During the process, a laser emits a light that’s absorbed by the melanin in the hair. This light energy is converted to heat, which damages the hair follicles within the skin that produce hair. Finally, this damage inhibits future growth.
Unlike shaving or waxing, laser hair removal offers a longer-term solution by targeting the roots of hair beneath the skin’s surface. That said, multiple sessions are typically required to achieve optimal results.
Though laser hair removal is generally considered to be a safe procedure, there is a lack of conclusive research attesting to its safety for pregnant women. For this reason, most experts recommend postponing the treatment until after pregnancy.
Some of the risk factors for laser hair removal for pregnant women include:
Heather joined the Bella Medspa team in January of 2020. After working several years in dental industry and the fitness industry, she decided it was time to put her business management skills and her love for aesthetics to use. She currently manages our six Bella Medspa locations across Southeastern Pennsylvania and is dedicated to helping us build and grow as the world of aesthetics continues to evolve.
Heather joined the Bella Medspa team in January of 2020. After working several years in dental industry and the fitness industry, she decided it was time to put her business management skills and her love for aesthetics to use. She currently manages our six Bella Medspa locations across Southeastern Pennsylvania and is dedicated to helping us build and grow as the world of aesthetics continues to evolve.