The short answer is NO.

Hair can sometimes return to an area a couple of years after it was laser treated, which can cause unpleasant complications in a post surgical location.

The amount of surface area needs to be cleared varies depending upon the specific surgery & surgeon. Your surgeon will provide the electrologist with the specifications for clearing prior to your Vaginoplasty, Labioplasty, Phalloplasty, or other gender related surgery.

The process takes approximately 18 months, depending on the treatment area, the length of sessions you can tolerate, and how consistently you’re able to maintain a treatment schedule.

In Portland, there is a shortage of electrologists that offer treatments for surgical preparation. The demand is high, and many providers have waiting lists ranging from several months to over a year.

If you are preparing for gender affirming surgery - whether in the near or distant future - it’s wise to begin reaching out to electrologists now and getting on wait lists as soon as possible.