For a while now I've been planning to remove some stubborn chin hairs, but I also had minor liposuction on my submandibular area about a week ago. I'd like to know how long I should wait to begin the laser hair removal? The area where the hair grows (at the bony tip of the chin) is anterior to the area that had liposuction (under the jaw), so it's not exactly the same area. However, what are the possible adverse effects of starting laser hair removal now before my liposuction has fully healed?
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Laser treatment handpieces should be properly cleaned between each patient treatments. I have unfortunately seen patients who developed warts, mollusca and herpes virus outbreaks after laser sessions, typically at spa salons. It's important to seek out a reputable place for safe...
Shaving is necessary prior to laser hair removal as it allows the source to penetrate the follicle better, and destroy it. It doesn't matter which direction you shave, although, you really should be shaving in the direction the hair grows, not against it. It helps prevent ingrown hairs and...
As long as you have stopped treatment of the Clindamycin 4 to 5 days prior to treatment you should be fine. Keep in mind you should also wait 4 to 5 days after as well before continuing with the Clindamycin treatment. Depending on what your skin condition is you may want to consider the...