I found this question left unanswered from two years ago, and cannot find the answer anywhere. Can laser hair removal cause damage to the hernia site after surgery with mesh inserted? Three months after hernia surgery, I went in for hair removal, and have had pain at the hernia site just about every day since. Pain was infrequent before the hair removal. Is this coincidence, or damage?
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Answer: Laser hair removal is a very superficial treatment
The hyper pigmentation from waxing can be treated with a combination of hydroquinones and mild cortisone. If there is any hair that is there I would treat it first so that this condition is treated first. Depending on your skin type the Gentle Yag may be the best laser for you. Please find a ...
You should wait at least 48 hours after laser hair removal before you shave because skin around the treated area is usually slightly red and swollen which may feel like a mild sun burn. Give the skin the 48 hours to calm down.. Use a soothing gel such as Aloe vera to help calm the skin. Do not...
Botox works very well to control sweating. Drysol (a topical medicine) works well for some patients but it can also be very irritating for some.