Question:
shaving vs waxing

Ladies pleas help me out before i have open RNY on june 2nd i do plan to have a pedicure to pretty up the toes before the big day but my question is this is: waxing better than shaving in terms of hair growing back slower? I dont think ill be able to shave my legs after the surgery and probably wont care but i was thinking if waxing had slower hair regrowth i would try it so if anyone knows please let me know thanks for your help    — marcelle1070 (posted on May 23, 2003)

May 23, 2003
Hi, I am a real fan of waxing now. I had my legs done 4 weeks ago and have very little regrowth...I had to wait a while and let the hair grow to a certain length before they could wax it...but it was totally worth it... I have had my facial hair waxed for years...and then started doing my forearms....but put off doing the legs until recently. I am sold on this now, believe me!! Also, some people say it is painful around the bikini line...it wasn't bad to me. They also recommend that you take an advil or something ahead of time. Good luck!
   — Maureen R.

May 24, 2003
Hi, I just shaved my legs. I also shaved my bikini line too. I just had brazillian waxing done and I loved it. No more shaving for me. It DID hurt but was not as bad as I thought. Good luck.
   — TP

May 24, 2003
Hi Rhonda, I don't know about the legs, but I have waxed my eyebrows for almost 10 years now and swear by it! I can go 2-3 weeks w/o needing it again. I've never done my legs before as it can get a little pricey, but if I had a special reason to, I would. Hair on me grows back so fast, so it'd be worth it to me. And I also didn't shave for a while post-op b/ I couldn't obviously, but the hair got to be itchy, so it may be worth your while. Oh...you could also try NAIR, the cream that just takes the hair off. That lasts a little while longer than shaving as well. Goodluck to you :-)
   — Lezlie Y.

May 24, 2003
Wax 'em!! I just had my underarms done today (been doing it for years) and, yeah, it's not the most pleasant experience but it beats shaving. Same goes for my legs and I usually go about a month between visits. I have also used the Nair 3-in-1 (has a moisturizer, hair remover and exfoliator) for my legs-- just as good as waxing and less expensive, too. Good idea on the pedi--I did the same thing. I think my mantra was: I wanna look good on the operating table! Good luck on your surgery-- you will love your new life! Beth lap RNY 2-10-03 311/240/???
   — lizinPA

May 29, 2003
Waxing definitely works longer because you are pulling the hair out by the root. When you shave you are cutting if off at the skin, so it appears above the skin sooner. In regard to the pedicure. Check with your facility first! Most hospitals (though not all), will not allow colored fingernail polish on the big toes. I had a pedicure before my surgery and was disappointed to have to remove the toe nail polish the morning of surgery.
   — Lynette B.