Waxing and Blood Thinning Drugs??

[Klassy Klaws]

A mate of my husband has asked me to wax his nose and ears which normally I wouldn't be concerned about but he had a Heart Attack in January and is taking Warfarin so I am a little unsure about doing it.

Is it ok to wax areas such as the nose and ears if someone is taking Warfarin?
I have done legs but I was a little worried as the nose area is so sensitive

 

[Jen Smith]

A mate of my husband has asked me to wax his nose and ears which normally I wouldn't be concerned about but he had a Heart Attack in January and is taking Warfarin so I am a little unsure about doing it.

Is it ok to wax areas such as the nose and ears if someone is taking Warfarin?
I have done legs but I was a little worried as the nose area is so sensitive

I personally wouldn't want to wax any persons face area if they were on warfarin without the express permission from their doctor. They bruise very easy as well as bleed. How did you get on with the legs.. did they bruise on that client who was taking warfarin? :hug:

 

[Klassy Klaws]

I personally wouldn't want to wax any persons face area if they were on warfarin without the express permission from their doctor. They bruise very easy as well as bleed. How did you get on with the legs.. did they bruise on that client who was taking warfarin? :hug:

She was fine she came for a pedicure 2 days after the wax and she had no signs of bruising.
I thought this might be because she had been on Warfarin for over 6 years and she said it was a small dose.
With this guy he has only been on it a short time and I would imagine it would be a slightly higher dose.

 

[kylieb]

I'm with Jen. I too would ask for a doctors note. I know they are getting stricter now with giving them out for beauty treatments as it is invalidating their insurance. Write a little note just explaining what the treatment involves and list a few things that can happen afterwards such as blood spots etc.
xxx

 

[Susie H]

I'm with the others on this, I don't wax but back in my taxi days I took a few customers to doctors and hospital who had bruises that wouldn't stop bleeding Maybe an easier answer if his doc is reluctent would be to find out exactly how much per day he is taking, how long he's been taking it and then call your own doctors surgery, speak to the practice nurse and ask her what to expect and the risks involved.
Normally I'm not a fan of the doctors note but for something like this, I really think you should have advise:hug:

 

[kylieb]

I'm with the others on this, I don't wax but back in my taxi days I took a few customers to doctors and hospital who had bruises that wouldn't stop bleeding Maybe an easier answer if his doc is reluctent would be to find out exactly how much per day he is taking, how long he's been taking it and then call your own doctors surgery, speak to the practice nurse and ask her what to expect and the risks involved.
Normally I'm not a fan of the doctors note but for something like this, I really think you should have advise:hug:

I can see your point hun on phoning up the doctors but they cant speak for everyone on a certain type of medication and cannot speak about the client in question due to confidentiality. So he will have to take the note there and get it signed. Also if something was to go wrong then no nurse will admit to giving you the wrong information over the phone. Something in writing is a MUST to ensure you are covered by your insurance company :hug: xxx

 

[daisyl]

as a nurse, I would advise against, even with a drs. note, taking into account his medical history. Better for him to clip/shave the area. X

 

[Klassy Klaws]

Thanks everyone for your replies I will get my hubby to speak to him and explain the situation with the Warfarin.
My other client did speak to her doctor and he was happy with the waxing.:hug: