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

carlamfrJun 19, 2017
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.

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Dr. Tianna Tsitsis, MD
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Answered on Jun 22, 2017
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