Laser Hair Removal After Chin Implant?

Question

I had a porex chin implant implanted 6 weeks ago. I scheduled laser hair removal on my chin. Is it safe?

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

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.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

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.

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

laser hair removal is safe to do after a chin implant as long as you don't have any residual bruising or discoloration.

Steven H. Williams, MD · Answer

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.
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