Is bleaching body hair before surgery safe?

February 19, 2015
Asked By:Alessandra90 in London, GB

Hi, I'm having a breast augmentation in 6 days time, I know it's no fake tan 7 days before but I lighten my body hair using a bleach, will this affect me having surgery? Thanks

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February 22, 2015

Answer: No bleaching

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February 22, 2015

Answer: No bleaching

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February 20, 2015

Answer: Bleaching hair

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 20, 2015

Answer: Bleaching hair

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 19, 2015

Answer: Hair bleach before surgery

Deborah Pan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 19, 2015

Answer: Hair bleach before surgery

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February 19, 2015

Answer: Bleach

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February 19, 2015

Answer: Bleach

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