Laser hair removal after breast augmentation?

Consider a single Thermitight radio frequency treatment. This is done in the office setting and should have long term skin tightening without the need for surgery. Your result can be further enhanced with Tripollar radio frequency treatments that are as comfortable as a hot stone massage.Best of luck to you.

I see no reason not to have laser hair removal after a breast augmentation though I would recommend that the tech not use the laser directly over the incisions.  They should be very small and easily avoidable.Best wishes and good luck.

At 10 weeks, he should be well-healed from her breast augmentation. Yes, the scar itself is still maturing and the tissues are relaxing, but overall, the vast majority of acute healing has completed. As such, laser hair reduction, even on your breast, should not cause any problems.However, the only person who can give you a true "go ahead "is your surgeon as he/she is familiar with your case, history, operation, etc. A simple phone call should give you the definitive answer. Congratulations on getting it done!Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent procedure! It's best to consult with your surgeon prior to making any decisions but you also want to make sure to avoid your areas as they are still healing.  Good luck and congratulations again!

I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you contact your surgeon with this question.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.



The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz

As long as you are healing well from your breast augmentation surgery there should be no reason you cannot proceed with laser hair removal. Definitely inform the person performing your laser about your recent surgery. Avoid the healing incision line  Also, you may just want to run it by your board certified plastic surgeon to keep them informed.

It should be fine, but you definitely want your technician to avoid your scar line as the laser may make it redder. I would advise you to see your surgeon before your appointment just to err on the side of caution. My best,
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I have done that exact treatment on over 50 patients with both laser and IPL (intense pulsed light).  The devices do not penetrate deeply enough to reach the implants. If if you had an unusual situation where your implant was close to the skin surface in the area to be treated, I would avoid it there. I I would also not perform hair removal close to a healing wound or scar. Of corse you will need to discuss this with whomever is actually doing your treatment because they will know the depth and width of the injured zone for their specific laser. 

Thank you for the question.  At this point you should be fine but avoiding the areas where there are scars is advisable.  Best to follow up with you board-certified plastic surgeon and get approval. Best of luck. Dr. Michael Omidi.

Thank you for the question. There is no contraindication to laser hair removal at this stage in your recovery. I would still recommend you discuss this with your chosen plastic surgeon first. Best wishes.