Can You Use Laser Hair Removal When You Are Pregnant?
Some beauty treatments are not recommended during pregnancy, such as hair removal. Have you ever wondered if it is okay to use laser hair removal when you are pregnant? If so, this article is for you.
What is laser hair removal?
Laser treatment is used to weaken the hair follicle by directly applying laser to the skin. This causes the hair to come loose.
Laser hair removal has not been shown to harm fetal development. It only affects the outer layer of the skin.
What do the experts say?
However, experts do not recommend laser hair removal during pregnancy. When you are pregnant, it is not good to be exposed to any form of radiation or electric shock.
In the case of hair removal, they take into account all the hormonal changes that occur in the body in response to these stimuli. Your skin may react negatively to the laser and cause various skin lesions.
Laser hair removal during pregnancy also increases the risk of varicose veins, as there is a risk of skin irritation and the capillaries breaking.
Because pregnant women’s skin is extra sensitive, it can lead to burns which can then leave scars. This, in combination with hormonal changes, can lead to increased pigmentation and dark spots on the skin.
Laser hair removal is not the only method that is not recommended during pregnancy. Hot wax and hair removal creams are also not recommended.
This is because the chemicals they contain can cause side effects for pregnant women’s sensitive skin, such as burns and later scars that are difficult to remove.
What method can I use?
The only hair removal method recommended during pregnancy is traditional shaving with a regular razor. It is the least invasive option.
When can I use laser treatment again?
Once you have your baby, you can start removing your hair with a laser again – do not worry!
But remember that while breastfeeding, you should avoid removing the hair on the upper part of the body, mainly the area near the breasts, such as the armpits and of course the breasts themselves. The rest of the body is doing well.
If you do not breastfeed your baby, you can start removing the hair with a laser six months after birth. Then you give your body enough time to recover and get back to its normal hormone levels, and it reduces the risk of skin reactions.
In addition, the hair often becomes a little thicker during pregnancy, and it disappears after the baby is born.
As you can see, it is not a good idea to resort to laser hair removal while you are pregnant. Stick to the razor in the meantime to avoid unnecessary risks for both you and your baby. You can never be careful enough when it comes to your children!
