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Can you still do laser hair removal on parts of body if you had mitral valve repair open heart surgery? will it have any effect in any way.
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Probably OK: Would check with your cardiologist.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Usually no infection, but watch for redness, chills fever any drainage. Risk to valve is from bacteria in blood stream. Be sure your laser team is aware.
Answered 1/6/2014
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