I had a porex chin implant implanted 6 weeks ago. I scheduled laser hair removal on my chin. Is it safe?
Answer: Yes, laser hair removal should be safe Chin implants are placed deep under the tissue of the chin down against the bone. Hair removal lasers only treat the first few millimeters of the skin and thus should have no effect on the underlying chin implant. It should not matter whether the implant was placed through the inside of the mouth or through an incision under the chin, however, I would be careful not to laser the incision (if you have one) for the first few weeks. I would also recommend waiting until the majority of swelling is resolved just so the laser does not contribute to prolonging your recovery. Considering you are 6 weeks out from surgery, I would expect that it is completely safe to have laser hair removal at this time.
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Answer: Yes, laser hair removal should be safe Chin implants are placed deep under the tissue of the chin down against the bone. Hair removal lasers only treat the first few millimeters of the skin and thus should have no effect on the underlying chin implant. It should not matter whether the implant was placed through the inside of the mouth or through an incision under the chin, however, I would be careful not to laser the incision (if you have one) for the first few weeks. I would also recommend waiting until the majority of swelling is resolved just so the laser does not contribute to prolonging your recovery. Considering you are 6 weeks out from surgery, I would expect that it is completely safe to have laser hair removal at this time.
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Answer: Laser Hair Removal
As long as your chin implant procedure was uncomplicated and you have discussed your thoughts with your Surgeon, it should be fine to proceed with laser hair removal.
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Answer: Laser Hair Removal
As long as your chin implant procedure was uncomplicated and you have discussed your thoughts with your Surgeon, it should be fine to proceed with laser hair removal.
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May 25, 2010
Answer: Laser Hair Removal 6 Weeks Post Op
One needs to evaluate the wound. If the incision is clean, intact, and without problems, you should be able to undergo laser hair removal. Always a good idea to ask your surgeon before starting any treatment in the area he operated on. He may have a good reason to delay treatment.
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May 25, 2010
Answer: Laser Hair Removal 6 Weeks Post Op
One needs to evaluate the wound. If the incision is clean, intact, and without problems, you should be able to undergo laser hair removal. Always a good idea to ask your surgeon before starting any treatment in the area he operated on. He may have a good reason to delay treatment.
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May 23, 2010
Answer: Hair removal after chin implant
laser hair removal is safe to do after a chin implant as long as you don't have any residual bruising or discoloration.
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May 23, 2010
Answer: Hair removal after chin implant
laser hair removal is safe to do after a chin implant as long as you don't have any residual bruising or discoloration.
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January 15, 2009
Answer: Porex chin implant Six weeks after surgery you should be OK for laser treatment for hair. This assumes you've had a normal post-op course. If there have been wound healing problems or any other complication then you should wait for these issues to be resolved. I hope this helps!
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January 15, 2009
Answer: Porex chin implant Six weeks after surgery you should be OK for laser treatment for hair. This assumes you've had a normal post-op course. If there have been wound healing problems or any other complication then you should wait for these issues to be resolved. I hope this helps!
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