Many pregnant women experience excessive hair growth around their nipples and breasts during gestation, prompting many of them to question whether laser hair removal is safe during breastfeeding.
There has been no research to demonstrate any adverse side effects from laser hair removal on breastfeeding mothers or babies; however, most medical practitioners advise postponing laser treatments until after breastfeeding has concluded.
Pain
Laser hair removal works by employing Selective Photothermolysis on pigmented areas of skin that contain hair follicles. When illuminated by light energy, Selective Photothermolysis heats and destroys them, leading to their eventual fallout. While generally safe, breastfeeding mothers are advised against having laser treatments due to certain medications and topical anesthetics used during the procedure that may pass into breastmilk; additionally, their skin may become more vulnerable due to hormonal fluctuations during this process.
Women often seek laser hair removal as it can be faster and more effective than shaving or waxing for unwanted hair growth. Pregnancy hormones may alter how your body produces and grows hair, leading to thicker, fuller or darker strands or new spots of growth that hadn’t appeared previously; this can be especially frustrating if they’re used to shaving or waxing their locks regularly.
Laser hair removal can be a relatively safe beauty treatment for most individuals; however, due to lack of research into its long-term effects during pregnancy and breastfeeding, healthcare providers typically advise against it as part of an overall approach towards protecting both mother and child’s wellbeing.
Pregnancy makes skin even more vulnerable, making any treatments that could trigger an adverse reaction harmful to both mother and unborn baby. Furthermore, immune systems become weaker during this time, making infections a potential threat both to mother and unborn child. It is therefore advisable that women attempting hair removal use methods like shaving, waxing or depilatory creams instead.
At Mooeys, we welcome women back after giving birth for laser hair removal treatments; however, we suggest waiting until breastfeeding has ended and your hormones have had time to return to their natural levels before beginning again.
Although no evidence has shown laser hair removal to have any negative repercussions for breastfeeding mothers, we are not willing to take that risk. Instead, once your baby has arrived we encourage you to contact us so we can arrange an initial consultation appointment.
Irritation
Laser hair removal is a procedure in which lasers are used to heat and destroy hair follicles on the skin, offering an effective method for decreasing unwanted hair growth in several parts of the body. Though laser treatments can be administered during breastfeeding, it is generally advised that women wait until after nursing has concluded before seeking laser treatments again.
One of the major concerns associated with laser hair removal while breastfeeding is that any numbing cream used may seep into breast milk and harm an infant. Studies have revealed that lidocaine (an active ingredient of numbing cream) does indeed enter breast milk; it remains unknown as to its effects on health.
Be mindful that certain medications, like tetracycline and erythromycin, may enter breast milk and have negative impacts on an infant. Speak with your healthcare provider prior to receiving laser treatments while breastfeeding in order to make sure it’s safe for both mother and child.
Though not essential, many breastfeeding women prefer waiting until after giving birth before restarting laser treatments. This allows time for proper healing and for hormone levels in their bodies to return to normal levels. Those who decide to continue receiving treatments should seek a highly-rated technician with experience treating pregnant women.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can be an incredibly fulfilling time in any woman’s life, yet also highly stressful and tiring for first-time mothers. Aside from physical changes, new moms must deal with emotional and mental strain while adapting to their new roles – which explains why many are seeking ways to alleviate some of this strain by decreasing unwanted hair growth. Although laser hair removal doesn’t seem to pose any threats while breastfeeding, it is wise to carefully assess all potential risks before proceeding with treatment.
Darker or lighter spots
Like with any laser treatment, laser hair removal may cause minor side effects; these usually only last temporarily and don’t last too long if they do arise; such side effects typically include redness, swelling and irritation – none of which pose any immediate risks or threats for baby’s wellbeing; they’re just uncomfortable for you personally!
Remember that pregnancies produce hormones which cause hair growth around nipples and breasts to increase quickly; while this is a natural occurrence, it can be frustrating and it is best to wait until after giving birth before starting or continuing laser hair removal treatments.
Women considering laser hair removal while breastfeeding also face the possibility of chemicals used in topical anesthetics to numb the skin entering breast milk and reaching their infant. While this should not be considered a major risk, it’s worth keeping this possibility in mind.
If you have any concerns about your skin prior to or following laser hair removal treatment, it is wise to speak to a dermatologist prior to making decisions on a course of action. Most medical professionals agree that laser hair removal is safe during breastfeeding; if specific side effects arise however, it would be prudent to speak to your physician first.
New mothers typically find that their hormones return to normal six months postpartum, when their hair may begin to thicken or grow in places they hadn’t before such as their stomach and back. Unwanted hair growth on either the nipples or breasts is another change.
At first, your focus should be solely on the health and well-being of the baby. Caring for newborns requires much hard work, so the last thing you want to worry about during this nine month journey is your changing body! After giving birth, schedule your laser hair removal treatment as a much-deserved reward!
Side effects
Women may notice hair growth in places it wasn’t before pregnancy due to hormone fluctuations during gestation. Most often these stray hairs will fall out naturally once birth has taken place; however, permanent ones may require laser treatments after giving birth; for best results wait until postpartum to arrange these sessions.
Some may fear that getting laser treatments while breastfeeding could endanger the baby, yet no evidence supports this claim. While receiving treatments could have some side effects for breastfeeding mothers – including skin burns and inflammation as well as minor complications – this does not pose a threat to breastfeeding babies or nursing mothers themselves.
These side effects may be uncomfortable for mothers but do not pose any harm to the unborn baby. Before proceeding with any laser treatments, it is wise to consult a doctor and discuss both risks and benefits, along with any alternative solutions such as shaving or waxing that may be more comfortable alternatives than laser therapy treatments.
As another reason to avoid laser hair removal while breastfeeding, some medications or topical anesthetics used during the procedure could transfer through breast milk to your infant and cause harm. Since babies are so delicate and vulnerable, it would be prudent to check with your physician if laser hair removal would still be safe if you decide to get it done while nursing.
Though most medical professionals deem laser hair removal safe during breastfeeding, we advise avoiding the chest area until after weaning as this area can be quite sensitive during this time. If this cannot happen for whatever reason, waiting until your hairs grow out naturally may give a better idea as to whether they will stay or fall out and help make more informed decisions on laser treatment that are both safe and comfortable for you.
