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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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Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Probably OK: Would check with your cardiologist.

Dr Chilakapati and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

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.

Dr Calderon and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/6/2014

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