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...
Main Authors: | Nance Yuan, MD, Alexandra Terris Feldman, BA, Patrick Chin, BA, Michael Zaliznyak, BA, Susan Rabizadeh, MD, MBA, Maurice M. Garcia, MD, MAS |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2022-10-01
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Series: | Sexual Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2050116122000605 |
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