Is Laser Hair Removal Safe While Pregnant? Experts Explain

Let’s talk lasers. We all know that you have to take extra care while pregnant to avoid treatments and ingredients that might harm the bun in your oven. But when it comes to treatments like laser hair removal, where there are at-home options you could also consider using, it can be confusing to know what is really allowed. The real deal is that you’d be hard pressed to find any dermatologist who would recommend you get laser hair removal while pregnant. But why?

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  • Bertha Baum, MD is a dermatologist based in Aventura, FL

  • Amy Peterson is a celebrity aesthetician

  • Milena Nayadenov is 111SKIN’s global head of aesthetics and lead aesthetician

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