Can I have laser hair removal the day before surgery on the same spot?

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would reschedule the laser hair removal appointment after surgery to prevent possible infections and unanticipated burns that may delay your other surgery. Best answer will come from the PS who will be performing your laser hair removal.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I would not get laser hair removal a day before surgery. If, on the off chance, you had an adverse reaction to the laser procedure it could affect your surgery. Best of luck to you.
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Leslie Pickens, MD · Answer

I would postpone laser hair removal prior to the surgery because shaving prior to surgery has been shown to increase the risk of wound infection.  Also laser hair removal alters your skin barrier and if any untoward blister or burn should happen it could adversely affect your surgery causing it to be canceled.

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