Laser Hair Removal on Pregnant Women
by Gordon Petten


Is laser hair removal safe for expecting mothers? Women that are pregnant will often notice increase hair growth on the abdomen, and face area. This increased hair growth is due to hormonal changes that the body is going through. These hormonal changes will end once the baby is born. Although laser hair removal is only skin deep and infrared light does not penetrate the entire body, it is not advisable to have laser hair removal when you are pregnant.

The reason being is there have not been enough studies conducted on pregnant women to really verify this claim. Also, although laser hair removal targets only the pigmented hair follicle, those who find the treatment painful may stimulate stress on the body which is not good for the fetus. In general, it is advisable to not undergo any cosmetic treatment or esthetic service such as facials, massage or laser hair removal as it is always best keep all unknown variables in your favour in order to guarantee the safety of you and your baby.

Laser hair removal is an effective treatment for removing unwanted hair permanently, however, it is best to undergo this type of treatment after bearing a child. Top Reasons for getting Laser Hair Removal

1. Freedom from temporary hair removal solutions:
While undergoing sessions of laser hair removal, you may shave if there is any hair in between sessions so you don't have to let the hair grow as you would with waxing. Normally there is minimal hair in between laser hair removal sessions.

2. Cost Effective:
Laser hair removal is much more affordable than it used to be. Now more men and women are finding laser hair removal is affordable and more economic in the long term as well in comparison to waxing or depilatory creams.

3. Confidence:
Most individuals who undergo laser hair removal feel much more comfortable with themselves. Women who are treating the face area, arms, bikini line or legs feel the confidence to wear whatever they please without having to plan days or weeks in advance.

4. Permanent Results:
Laser hair removal really is a permanent solution to unwanted hair. Normally 5-7 treatments are required to achieve these permanent results. The average loss after consecutive treatments is 85-95% reduction of hair. What may remain after a series of treatments are minimal fine sparse hairs.

5. Eliminate Ingrown Hairs:
Laser hair removal also prevents and eliminates ingrown hairs! Once the hair has been destroyed, so is the ingrown. If you do have ingrown hairs, the laser will still by pass the skin and destroy the root of the hair.

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