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A member asked:

Are diod laser (hair removal laser machines) considered harmful for a pregnant woman or not ?

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Dr. Erik Suh answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not really but wait: It is not but we usually don't want to do anything while you are pregnant. You don't want to put your body through any stress or pain. Get a mommy makeover when you have your baby.

Answered 3/16/2017

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Dr. Patrick Schaner answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Not recommended: I would avoid use of any elective laser devices during pregnancy.

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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