Do I need to shave my anus before laser hair removal? Is it recommended and how late is too late? Will they do that there?

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So I have decided to book myself in for my first rear/buttocks laser hair removal and want to know what are the things I should do before going in. Do I need to shave the area before hand (tidy up)? Will they do that there if I haven’t? I need the deets.

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

hello! Thank you for your question. We do recommend shaving 24 hours prior to your treatment, however we will do for you if need be.

Wesley Anne Brady, MD · Answer

Yes- you will want to shave the area to avoid any potential for a burn. If you do not arrive cleanly shaven then the provider doing the treatment should prepare the skin appropriately. Best of luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

yes you need to shave before and you should pretreat the area with peels like emeragecosmetics AERIFY or enlighten peel. Best, Dr. Emer.

Kathleen Griffin, MD · Answer

Hello, 
You must always shave prior to receiving laser hair removal. This is for safety and efficacy of the treatment. The laser targets pigment, so if your hair is long and laying on top of your skin it will laser there instead of into the follicle and potentially burn you. You should shave yourself prior to the appointment. Depending on the providers, there may be a shaving policy. For instance, we require our patients to shave 24 hours prior to the appointment. We do have razors in the office just in case a few hairs were missed, but it is not our practice to shave an entire area.

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