more surgery restrictions

[sistawendy]

Says Dr. D in his book, I can't get sugared or pluck anything, not anywhere, a month before to three months (!) after surgery. He recommends a single-bladed razor for (ugh) shaving.

And why? Infection. Apparently it's a problem even if the area you get depilated is nowhere near your face, because bugs can travel through blood. Since his patients are trans women, the usual culprit is electrolysis. I may be done with that, thank Goddess, but he really did say no plucking and no waxing.

Actually, now that I'm typing, he didn't say no sugar, just no wax. Nevertheless, I should ask.

One step back, and hopefully several steps forward.

Comments

[tylik]

I picked up an at home laser (well, IPL) hair removal thing, which had come highly recommended. Typically, while it seems to work well, my biggest problem has been getting around to using it. But it made a pretty big difference even after just the first time, which is good for reminding me. (I'm starting just with face and lower legs, but intend to get my upper legs as well once I've gotten my lower legs tamed.)

Anyhow, it's neither sugaring or plucking?

[sistawendy]

The book does say that lasers are fine. However, the hairs on my face are usually gray, and lasers don’t work on those: no melanocytes.