Alice,
Use of laser implies use of electromagnetic radiation in the visible
spectrum, albeit "packaged" for power.

The effect is localized, it will affect only the hair and maybe
surrounding skin if poorly applied. What it does is cause thermal damage
to the hair follicule.

It has no effect away from the treatment area, and can be safely used by
anyone, even lactating women.

Best regards,

Veronica Garea
GALM Bariloche
IBFAN Bariloche - LLL Argentina



> Date:    Wed, 10 May 2006 16:50:12 EDT
> From:    Alice Ernest <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Underarm laser or IPL surgery while breastfeeding
>
> Does anyone know of any problems with mothers having underarm laser or IPL
> surgery for hair removal while breastfeeding.  Several mothers have  asked
> this
> question recently.  TIA
>
> Alice Ernest IBCLC, RLC
> Simpsonville, SC
>

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