Is it possible to do laser hair removal during menstruation?

Laser hair removal is growing in popularity among women for removing unwanted hair. And pre-register to the beautician for the desired procedure. A full hair removal course is a lengthy process, so it is likely that one or two treatments will coincide with your period. For some, this is an important reason to cancel all their plans, but it is necessary to understand how dangerous laser hair removal is for the female body during menstruation.

Things to Remember

The female body during menstruation undergoes certain changes that directly affect the overall well-being, including increased sensitivity of the skin to various kinds of manipulations. Even light pressure can bring discomfort. In this case, it is better to note a visit to the beautician.

But, if menstruation is painless, you do not feel any discomfort, transfer the procedure. Avoid laser hair removal if you experience the following symptoms:

• increased pain sensitivity, which is accompanied by severe cramps in the lower abdomen, and any external influence is accompanied by severe discomfort;
• low pain threshold, which leads to increased malaise, especially against the background of muscle spasms.

By itself, the process of removing unwanted hair does not cause discomfort, as on any other days. But, increased skin sensitivity can lead to unnecessary swelling and redness after the procedure. In this case, there is no effect on the reproductive system, since the depth of laser exposure is no more than 4 mm, regardless of the strength of the wave.

If you plan to have laser hair removal in the bikini area, you will have to give up pads and use a menstrual cup or tampons, otherwise the procedure must be rescheduled.

How to prepare for the procedure during menstruation

The process of preparing for laser hair removal during menstruation is no different from the one you are used to. If your skin is not hypersensitive and you do not plan to remove hairs in the bikini area, it is enough to simply use a soothing cream after the procedure to reduce the likelihood of redness.

If your skin is sensitive to any procedure, you may be asked to use anesthesia. In this case, you will not feel tingling, regardless of the strength of the impact. The rule remains relevant for any visit to the beautician, regardless of the remaining amount of hair on the body.

To whom the procedure is contraindicated

Before starting the procedure, it is necessary to provide the beautician with only truthful information regarding the state of your health. Otherwise, you may harm yourself. Laser hair removal is prohibited in the following cases:

• people with reduced immunity or in the process of rehabilitation;
• people taking antibiotics or other potent drugs;
• with diagnosed diabetes;
• exacerbation of a chronic disease;
• oncology, regardless of stage;
• various skin diseases;
• skin injuries (burns, scratches, cuts, etc.).

It is forbidden to visit a beautician for those who have received a fresh tan in a solarium or natural sun. In such cases, the procedure will be denied.

Menstruation by itself is not a contraindication to laser hair removal, but if you doubt the correctness of the decision, discuss the issue with your beautician and gynecologist.