Is It Safe to Have Laser Hair Removal 4 Weeks After Liposuction of the Calf/ankle Area? (photo)

Dear Mia Ann,

 

Thank you for posting a photo of the area that was addressed during your liposuction.

Without being able to assess how far of a progress you have achieved, it is not possible to tell you whether it is safe or not to have your laser hair removal treatment in one week.

After all, you are at 3 weeks post liposuction and acceptable recovery results tend to be achieved at about month and a half after the procedure.

I encourage you to consult with your surgeon as he/she can assess your recovery and guide to make the right decision.

Best of wishes.

Dr. Sajjadian

It is best to wait until the majority of swelling, and all your bruising, has resolved before proceeding with additional laser hair removal treatments – this will probably be about 6-8 weeks post-op, but will depend upon the progress of your recovery. The surgeon who performed your surgery should be able to guide you in this decision, and the hair removal company should have a policy regarding treatment as well. You do not need to be concerned about extending the time interval between hair removal treatments as that should not adversely affect you results.
Best wishes, Ken Dembny

This is a question to be addressed by your chosen operative surgeon. ASK him/her! In my practice I would err on side of safety so DELAY.