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    About Laser Hair Removal And Pregnancy

    For pregnant women, shaving their legs is one of the frustrating things they have to deal with as their bellies grow bigger. They have limitations in physical movement so it's not easy to bend in order to shave. Hormonal modifications brought about by pregnancy makes the situation worse because women may find hair growing more and faster at this time, especially around the stomach, nipples and other areas of the body.

    While surplus hair will fall off on its own after pregnancy, they are unsightly. There are various ways to eradicate unwanted hair and one popular procedure is via laser treatment. For mothers-to-be who want to find out about laser hair elimination and pregnancy, here is some useful information:

    Laser hair elimination is effective for permanently lowering hair. This way targets the melanin or the pigment found in the hair, thereby, causing thermal or mechanical undermine to the hair follicles. However, there are some worries if laser hair elimination and pregnancy go together or if the regimen is harmless for pregnant women. Unfortunately, there is not ample information about laser hair elimination and pregnancy to make any solid conclusions as to the safety or danger of the regimen during pregnancy. Because there is no research yet on laser hair elimination and pregnancy or the effect of the regimen on a fetus, a lot doctors advocate that pregnant women avoid this procedure of hair removal.

    Another option will be electrolysis, wherein the electrologist inserts a very thin probe into the hair follicle and destroys it via short wave radio frequency. This way may use either of the two current types - galvanic, which flows via the patient's body and is, therefore, not recommended for pregnant women, and thermolysis, which does not pass via the patient.

    While thermolysis has no known injurious effects to pregnant women or to a fetus, the bulk electrologists will call for authorization from your doctor before performing the procedure. Like laser hair elimination and pregnancy, there is a lack of study in this area so electrolysis, in general, is not recommended during pregnancy. If you decide to have electrolysis, you should avoid having it done on your breasts or your abdomen if you're on your last trimester.

    Consider waxing as an alternative hair elimination procedure. It is necessary to bear in mind though that your skin may be more sensitive during pregnancy so confer your doctor first and use a lotion with antiseptic qualities before and after waxing. The disadvantage of this procedure is it's painful.
    The less painful creams or depilatories contain active ingredients. While there is no proof of their risks when used during pregnancy, it's best to confer with your physician. In addition, always try the product first on a minute patch of skin.

    In the end, you may be better off with just shaving. It is cheap and convenient. Ask your partner to assist you. Use a moisturizing lotion with vitamin E to keep your skin smooth and supple.

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