Pregnancy and Laser Light Therapy

Laser light therapy is a procedure that is used to help treat varicose veins, scarring, damaged skin tissue and many other related conditions. It can play a great role in helping to improve both your appearance and your general health. The procedure involves a sequence of repeated laser light treatments on the affected area of your skin, which are designed to stimulate new tissue growth and a variety of other benefits as well.

Laser Light Therapy and Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, it's generally advised that you do not consider getting laser light therapy during pregnancy. Laser light therapy can result in a number of potential risks for a pregnant woman. These include, but are not limited to, birth defects in the child, damage to the development of the child, and harmful effects to the expecting mother as well. Because your body is generally more sensitive during a pregnancy, it's best to avoid laser light treatment until you've gone through with the delivery of the baby.

Alternatives

While laser light therapy is generally not recommended for people who are pregnant, there are some alternatives that you can consider to help deal with the issues that laser light therapy is designed to address. For instance, many doctors will recommend that women use control leggings or pantyhose to help maintain constant pressure on the legs. This can help to reduce or prevent varicose veins from forming. There are a number of potential other treatments that could be available to you as well; ask your doctor for more advice.

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