While there is no clear research indicating that laser hair removal is unsafe while breastfeeding, it's best to be careful. We suggest waiting until after you have finished breastfeeding before getting this treatment to ensure the safety of both you and your baby.
Answer: Laser hair removal Laser hair removal is simply light energy which is targeted to the root of the hair follicles. There is no effect on other parts of the body nor does anything enter the bloodstream. So, yes, it is safe to have laser hair removal while you are breast feeding.
Cosmetics, skincare products, sunscreen and hair removal or bleaching creams are generally considered safe to use while breastfeeding. However, hydroquinone should be avoided as the absorption is high. 1 It is also safe to have any hair, nail or tanning treatments.
After giving birth, you might be eager to get back to your regular beauty routines, including laser hair removal. However, it is essential to give your body enough time to recover fully. We recommend starting laser hair removal treatments 6 weeks postpartum for optimal safety and effectiveness.
There is no evidence that laser hair removal causes harm to the baby. One final thing you may want to keep in mind is that the effectiveness of laser treatments may be decreased while you're pregnant. Pregnancy affects the hair growth cycle. Hormones impact mainly the final step of the cycle – the falling out of hairs.
While chest and breast laser hair removal is safe and effective, there are small risks – such is the case with any medical procedure. Minor effects like temporary redness or slight irritation may occur – similar to having a mild sunburn. These symptoms typically go away within a few hours or days post-treatment.
Postnatal mothers who are still breastfeeding should not receive anti-wrinkle or filler injections, but they may undergo laser treatment if it is carried out by a doctor.
Moreover, laser treatment is also considered safe for wound healing after vaginal birth. Other cosmetic treatments, such as biophotonic and LED light treatments, which are used to fade acne scars and improve skin texture, are also lactation-safe.
However, because it involves lasers, most people still have reservations about this hair removal method, especially if it's done in sensitive areas such as the bikini area. But can Brazilian laser hair removal treatment affect fertility? No, it doesn't affect fertility.
Body hair lightening or removal
The following are considered safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding (Putra et al, 2022; Trivedi et al, 2017): Waxing. Shaving. Depilatory creams.
Exposure to excessive amounts of mercury through breast milk can pose a risk to a baby's developing nervous system. To limit your baby's exposure, avoid seafood that's high in mercury, including swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish.
Changing hormone levels cause the shedding. Falling estrogen levels can make hair seem thinner or shed excessively. It is typical for people to experience hair loss or excessive shedding during the breastfeeding and postpartum stage. Hair loss during this time is typically due to a drop in estrogen levels.
Most tattoo artists will not knowingly tattoo a pregnant or nursing mother out of an abundance of caution. If you're a nursing mom, the La Leche League recommends you wait until your baby is 9 to 12 months old and not wholly dependent on breast milk before you get a new tattoo.
Can you get laser tattoo removal while breastfeeding? No. We usually perform laser tattoo removal on mothers' whose babies are completely weaned off breast milk. This is because laser treatment dissolves ink particles which are then expelled through lymphatic fluid which may, in turn, pass into breast milk.
Breastfeeding while performing/getting hair treatments:
When used properly, it would be unlikely that large amounts of hair care chemicals would enter breast milk because so little would get into the blood of the person getting or performing hair treatments.
Some other laser treatments can be done during pregnancy but most people do prefer to leave it until afterwards. Please contact us by phone or email to discuss your individual situation. There is no known risk from laser treatment during breast-feeding.
This is a sign that the laser successfully treated the follicle, and it's clearing out the dead hair shaft. This shedding process, also called “peppering,” can last anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. In some cases, it may feel like the hair is growing back because it's breaking through the skin.
Reasons not to breastfeed
They have HIV and: Are not on HIV treatment (antiretroviral therapy or ART), or. Are on ART but have not achieved sustained viral suppression during pregnancy (at a minimum throughout the third trimester) or at the time of delivery.
While there's no official timeline, we generally recommend that new parents allow at least 3 to 6 months to pass before getting laser hair removal. This will give your hormones time to stabilize, and help you achieve more predictable, long-lasting hair removal results.
Cosmetics, skincare products, sunscreen and hair removal or bleaching creams are generally considered safe to use while breastfeeding. However, hydroquinone should be avoided as the absorption is high. It is also safe to have any hair, nail or tanning treatments.
Laser hair removal is safe, but there isn't enough research to know if it's safe for the unborn baby. Pregnant women should avoid laser treatment until after they've given birth. If you're dealing with unwanted facial hair, stick with traditional hair removal methods like shaving.
Like all medical procedures, Laser Lipo has a few contraindications that may exclude you from having the procedure. Below are the individuals who cannot undergo the treatment: Currently pregnant or nursing women.