A 18-year-old female asked:
Is waxing to remove facial hair good for you?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Nelsonanswered
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Neither: It is neither good or bad. It's just a painful way to remove hair. Will sometimes lead to an infection.
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Dr. Vicki Levine commented
Dermatology 43 years experience
now many ssalons have separate containers of Wax to eliminate the risk of an infection. It is also possible to get ingrown hairs from waxing
Nov 23, 2013
Dr. Edgar Mendizabalanswered
Internal Medicine 57 years experience
If you look good: Depilation is better.
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Dr. Vicki Levine commented
Dermatology 43 years experience
there is nothing wrong with watching your face especially if the salon uses separate containers of wax for each client. Threading is another option
Nov 23, 2013
Dr. Randy Stevensanswered
General Surgery 26 years experience
Self image: Your self image is important for health. Waxing in itself is not harmful. Excess facial hair can make you feel less self worth. If waxing becomes problematic then tell your doctor as laser hair removal or other options exist. Hirsuitism can be from a medical condition do your doctor needs to be made aware.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Is it bad to wax your facial hair?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
No: Its no worse than body hair but go to someone who knows what they are doing. The risk of tearing off skin creating color changes and scars is present and a much greater issue on ones face than on their back
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