RT @myshobha ‘could a bikini wax kill you?’ @womenshealthmag article is on the homepage of http://www.msn.com today!!!! *great question*
After The Doctors body waxing episode aired the fur flew. Ok well not literally but yes people started asking the hard questions. Can someone die from bikini waxing or lose limbs? I still have not seen the episode that aired right before waxing season went into full-swing.
Urban Legend: I would have to say that anything is possible and yes in the case of the young woman in Australia that was near death after a brazilian bikini wax. There are two contradicting reports one that says that she is a diabetic and another that reported that she had the STD herpes.
Either way she should not have been waxed. Both diabetes and Sexually transmitted diseases are contraindications for body waxing and can have serious consequences if ignored. There is no 100% sure fire way to guarantee a perfect wax, but we can definitely minimize the potential of wax related injuries.
Make sure the person waxing you is a trained esthetician, wax technician, or cosmetologist, that they practice “no double dipping”, and that they wear gloves. Following these steps can help to reduce injury.
