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At home IPL?

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firstbabyforme · 25/03/2021 19:11

I bought a laser hair removal device just before I found out I was pregnant and now see it's not advised to be used in pregnancy.

I'm wondering if anyone has ever used this on their face while pregnant? I have hairs on my chin/neck that grow quite thick if I don't get rid of them daily so I'm worrying about going into labour with a full beard! Wasn't sure if anyone has used this on their face and it's been ok? I wouldn't use anywhere close to where the baby is

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physicskate · 25/03/2021 19:22

What is the wattage of the laser? The frequency of the beam? It will say on the packaging (and likely the laser too).

I think it's advised not to use in pregnancy just because you are more susceptible to irritation/ burns as skin becomes more sensitive in pregnancy. (I say this as a physicist, though not a specialist in lasers).

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