Comparison of Permanent Hair Removal Procedures before Gender-Affirming Vaginoplasty: Why We Should Consider Laser Hair Removal as a First-Line Treatment for Patients Who Meet Criteria

Introduction: Permanent genital hair removal is required before gender-affirming vaginoplasty to prevent hair-related complications. No previous studies have directly compared the relative efficacy, costs, and patient experiences with laser hair removal (LHR) vs electrolysis treatments. Food and Dru...

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Published in:	Sexual Medicine
Main Authors:	Nance Yuan, MD, Alexandra Terris Feldman, BA, Patrick Chin, BA, Michael Zaliznyak, BA, Susan Rabizadeh, MD, MBA, Maurice M. Garcia, MD, MAS
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford University Press 2022-10-01
Subjects:	Hair Removal Laser Electrolysis Vaginoplasty Transgender Gender-Affirming Surgery
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2050116122000605