Waxing after birth..how long did you wait?

[Lanzy]

I’m 6 weeks post partum and I know you’d think why the heck would I want to get waxed.
truth be told it’s not due to sex as still scared to do that but I feel fresher and less irritated when I am waxed there. Lately I feel more sweaty :( I therefore wondered when did everyone else decide to go back to waxing / hollywood or bikini!

i had second degree tear so had stitches- unsure if healed but would it be safe to have wax now as 6 weeks / hollywood or something similar?

13 years

🤣🤣🤣

Really?

Everyone would heal differently. I think if you feel ready you can only give it a go.

If I were you I'd wait a bit longer than six weeks. But it is your choice ☺️Not that it's probably relevant but I used hair removal cream down there about 3 months post partum and where the stitches had been it stang like a bitch!! Confused me because I thought they were healed but mustn't have been fully healed ??

Do not wax your fanny if you have stitches. Really, unbelievably bad idea.

Currently 15 yrs and just under 1 month,
I doubt that will change anytime soon.

Dissolveable stitches I’m sure they said they’d be gone by 6 weeks as defo wouldn’t with stitches in!

I think the old adage, "what's the worst that could happen?", might be relevant here.

I haven't waxed since Dc1 aged 11. I still can't believe I used to inflict such unnecessary trauma on my poor vulva . I treat it to a gentle trim occasionally, nothing more.

I'd worry about the pulling and pressure opening an old wound. Stitches may dissolve but the skin will still be healing

shudders
you want to do what now? I mean..why not..just..give it all a bit of a trim?

I think I was about 12 weeks post partum this time. But I have never had stitches and had a very straightforward birth, so I can’t say what I’d have done otherwise.

Bloody hell I wouldn't after only 6 weeks 😬. I think I waited about 6 months but then I had an episiotomy. I was absolutely terrified on my first wax PP.
Honestly if you really want to then I'd ask a midwife for advice.

It takes six months for internal muscle trauma to heal. As a wax therapist, I wouldn’t be insured to wax you so soon after birth.

30 years and counting.

Healthier and more hygienic to be as nature intended

6 weeks but I had a c section

Has your lochia stopped yet even? I can’t think of anything I’d want less than waxing 6 weeks PP. <shudders>

I waited about 7 months! I had a c section

3.5 months. I went to my most trusted waxer and explained that it was my first post birth - she really took her time and it was totally fine.

Hair helps with dissipating the sweat away. Waxing makes your skin feel moist from sweat

Madness

Never.