Many women find that their hair grows faster and thicker during pregnancy…and not just on their heads. Fortunately, the excess hair will most likely fall out after you deliver. But in the meantime, electrolysis may be an attractive option for many women; but is it safe during pregnancy?
It is considered safe to have electrolysis performed on your face during pregnancy; however, most experts agree that it's safest to wait until after you deliver to have the procedure performed on your abdomen or bikini area, even though there is no conclusive evidence that it will harm your pregnancy or fetus. And you shouldn't have electrolysis performed on the breast area (especially the nipples) during the last couple of weeks of pregnancy, particularly if you're planning on breastfeeding. Both the breasts and abdomen are very sensitive during this stage of pregnancy.
If you decide to have electrolysis done now, ask your dermatologist to recommend a licensed electrologist. Some dermatologists even have a licensed electrologist on staff.
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