How long after a chin liposuction (no laser) can I remove the hair under my chin by waxing (which pulls the skin)?

We would recommend not to wax for 4-6 weeks after the procedure with normal healing. We recommend to check with your physician to see if your progress is as to be expected.

Dear PiinkSparkles,

In general, chin liposuction
performed with SmartLipo™, BodyTite™, NeckTite™, VASERLipo™ or traditional lipo will result in good skin adherence of the
underlying chin skin to the chin contour.
Once this adequate adherence has been achieved, you can be more than
free to undergo laser hair removal of the underchin area or waxing or simple
depilation.

Performing
waxing, which can pull of the skin too early can pull the skin away from the
underlying contour and may predispose to seroma or adverse healing.

Of
course, simple depilatory means such as shaving can be performed at any
time. I would wait till four to six
weeks to perform aggressive waxing manoeuvres.
Laser hair removal is also very successful for long-term removal and
this again should be performed at four to six weeks following your procedure.

I hope this information has been of
some assistance and best of luck.

Sincerely,

R. Stephen Mulholland, MD

Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville, Toronto