Can you wax or do laser hair removal on Xarelto blood thinner?

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I have Antiphospho Lipid syndrome and currently taking 10mg Xarelto daily. Is it safe for me to do laser hair removal or waxing while on Xarelto? Currently only shaving but looking for another alternative.

Tianna Tsitsis, MD · Answer

Waxing and laser hair removal are safe while on Xarelto.  You may get some mild bleeding/bruising from waxing since it involves pulling the hairs out of your skin, but it is superficial and shouldn't be that irritating.  Laser hair removal does not involve breaking the integrity of the skin and I would opt for this option first.

Lisa Jenks, MD · Answer

Both laser hair removal and waxing are safe while taking Xarelto since neither of those procedures should cause breaking of the skin.  However, make sure that you only get them done at a high quality facility.

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