Can I wax breasts after breast augmentation?

Question

This is embarrassing but I have fine dark hairs on my breasts which I get rid of by waxing. I am due to have a breast augmentation in a couple of months. I know I won't be able to wax them immediately after surgery but further down the line when they are fully healed would this be a problem? If it is, is there any form of hair removal that is ok e.g tweezing, depilatory creams etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Yes, it will be fine to wax the breasts after breast augmentation.  I would give it about 3-4 weeks, but after that, you should be fine.

Keith Hodge, MD · Answer

Once your sutures are removed, it should be safe to wax your breasts. I would also recommend doing it a week before the procedure in case of any skin irritation. Best of luck!

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for your question. I suggest speaking with your surgeon in regards to this issue. After several weeks it should be fine to perform hair removal. All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Each surgeon differs in their protocols. I reccomend asking this directly to your chosen surgeon. Best of luck.

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

You will want to talk to your surgeon about this directly however in my practice I would suggest no waxing for one week before surgery and six weeks after surgery. Beyond that you should be fine. Hope that helps!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  After you are fully healed from your breast augmentation, there should not be any issue with you waxing to remove any breast hairs.

Paul W. Papillion, MD · Answer

After you are healed, you should have no problem returning to your normal hair removal routine. You may want to ask your surgeon about laser hair removal as this typically works well for dark hairs and can be more a long lasting solution to your problem.Good luck.

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

While swollen refrain from any heat on the breast skin because the decreased sensation can result in not knowing that a burn can occur with something hot. For instance a hot water bottle, waxing etc. many of my patients have laser hair removal as one of services in our med-spa.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is safe to do it 4 weeks after surgery. You may consider laser hair removal as well; 2-3 treatments may be needed to remove unwanted hair permanently. You should discuss this issue with your surgeon. Good luck.

Elena Prousskaia Peregudova, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Hi S,Thank you for your question. I would suggest not to do any waxing for a couple of months after the surgery. Depilatory cream should be Ok once your wounds are healed.Have you considered laser depilation? It will not always give you permanent hair removal, but in most of cases it reduces amount of hair significantly and slow down the grow. It is more efficient for dark hair. You usually need multiple sessions with laser. If you do your first session before surgery it may last longer than waxing, so it would give you time to heal.I hope that helps.Best wishes.Elena Prousskaia

Can I wax breasts after breast augmentation?

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