Wondering if anyone has ever done any type of hair removal (laser, other....) procedure on the area around your stoma. I'm considering it but am curious if there's anything I need to consider that I'm not thinking about.
Jayshark
Feb 13, 2023 4:42 am
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weewee
Feb 13, 2023 5:27 am
Well, not for the weak-minded or snowflakes. It works for me, so I use my skinning knife. Nice and sharp, it gives a nice close shave because a razor has a guard. Didn't get close enough to Hector, and pulling hairs at first was like pulling a hair from your nose. Have a good day.
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Jayshark
Feb 13, 2023 6:09 am
Reply to AlexT
Thanks, Alex. That's what I use now, but I'd like to see if there's a more permanent solution.
AlexT
Feb 13, 2023 6:57 am
Reply to Jayshark
It's not permanent but Veet might work for longer times than shaving. Bodybuilders use it to remove their body hair.
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Ben38
Feb 13, 2023 3:27 pm
I've seen lots of posts over the years asking about laser hair removal around stoma but never seen anyone say they've had it done. I think it's just a case of you making an appointment to see a doctor/ostomy nurse to see what they say and if they will do it, I wouldn't trust anyone other than a doctor/ostomy nurse going near my stoma myself.
BobMac21
Feb 14, 2023 2:12 am
Reply to Jayshark
Would be interested myself to know if anyone has tried laser hair removal. I shave the area after removing glue and tweeze out hairs that ingrow under the barrier. Clean, smooth skin is essential for the barrier/wafer to adhere without gaps. Depending on how often you change the barrier, if it leaks, you'll get an acid burn.
