Laser hair removal before/after Vaser/Bodytite?

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I'm having Vaser Lipo with Bodytite on my abdominal & flank areas . 3 days before I have a laser hair removal appointment on my bikini area - should I reschedule the laser appointment to a later date? If so how long after Vaser should I wait to do the laser treatment? Also how long after Vaser can I return to swimming? I plan to wait till all incisions are healed. A question also about flying - I am due to fly shorthaul (under 2hrs) 8 weeks after my surgery, just checking this is ok?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding your timing of laser hair removal and VASER Lipo. I would suggest you wait until after your VASER Lipo to have laser hair removal. I would suggest that you wait at least 4 to 6 weeks after your VASER Lipo to undergo laser hair removal. After VASER Lipo, there is significant swelling. During the swelling., The hair follicles may become buried and not optimal for laser hair removal. Therefore, I would wait. In regards to swimming after VASER Lipo, I would suggest you wait at least 2 to 3 weeks and definitely after the incisions have healed before you go back into the pool. In regards to flying after liposuction, I think it will not be unsafe to fly eight weeks after your VASER Lipo.

Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery, and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

These are all questions you need to ask your surgeon. Each provider will have their own protocols and recommendations and it would be inappropriate for us to give you guidelines for another surgeon.

Contact your surgeons office and ask for their input.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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