What can be done before surgery to prevent ingrown hair in the incision?

April 6, 2016
Asked By:evergreen11 in Los Angeles, CA

Hello there, Is there anything at all that can be done BEFORE surgery to prevent ingrown hair in the incisions? And what are the best way to deal with it AFTER the surgery (around areolas)? Thank you

Answers (3)

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April 8, 2016

Answer: Hair

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 8, 2016

Answer: Hair

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 8, 2016

Answer: Ingrown hairs

Kirk Moore, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 8, 2016

Answer: Ingrown hairs

Kirk Moore, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 10, 2016

Answer: Ingrown hair around the areola?

April 10, 2016

Answer: Ingrown hair around the areola?

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