Hair reduction
While not everyone will want or require hair removal, it is a common step for many people when transitioning. Hair reduction on the facial area can help you achieve the physical appearance you want.
Our staff will be able to refer you to a number of external NHS approved providers with a number of treatments for hair removal on the facial area such as laser-based treatments and electrolysis. Types of treatments and their frequency will vary depending on your hair type (such as colour and thickness). Clinicians can give you information on how long each treatment will last, how effective it could be, and any side effects such as redness and post-treatment care.
Once you have chosen a provider, the referral will take around 5 working days to process, after which you may contact the clinic to book a consultation.
Please note that these sessions cover hair reduction for your face and neck only. Surgical site hair reduction is funded separately, and NHS hair reduction for surgery is on recommendation of the surgeon - after you have been seen in the surgeon's clinic.
It is not recommended to pre-emptively have hair reduction for surgery, as if it is not required, it may affect genital skin quality e.g. elasticity, so we recommend people wait until they have been seen by their surgeons.
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