Is it okay to get laser hair removal on upper lip 2 weeks after closed rhinoplasty?

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Is it okay to get laser hair removal to the upper lip area after CLOSED rhinoplasty about two weeks after? If not, how long should I wait before resuming?

Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAAD · Answer

There is no reason for concern.  The laser will not penetrate any deeper than the superfiicial skin of your lip, will not scatter to the tissues iof your nose, and in any case is not harmful to healing tissues. We often use laser in our practice to minimize scarring in healing wounds.

Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD · Answer

Laser hair removal after Rhinoplasty will be fine.. The laser will not cause any complications...  If you feel it will then seek consultation from your attending physician to calm your nerves...  You will be fine.. Laser away.....

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

There should be no concern for hair removal after rhinoplasty.  The laser won't affect healing or interact at all with the surgery.  Steve Weiner, MD, Facial Plastic Surgery.

Is it okay to get laser hair removal on upper lip 2 weeks after closed rhinoplasty?

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