Reply to Beth22
Hi Beth, lots of advice here. Did you ever shave yet? LOL
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May 17, 2022 8:49 pm
Beth22
May 18, 2022 11:05 am
Sally, not yet. I haven't decided which way I want to go yet. LOL
And yes, everyone has been so extremely helpful and lots of good tips and tricks!
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david.edward.mcguire
May 18, 2022 11:18 pm
Hey pro tip: if you decide to use a disposable razor or trimmer, hold an empty toilet paper roll tube over the stoma as you shave to protect from nicks.
weewee
May 23, 2022 3:25 pm
Wow, lots of tips. The razors didn't work for me. I couldn't get close enough to the stoma. So, being me, I use my skinning knife.
Nice! A sharp shave with a baby smooth finish. Talk about sending the doctors nuts when they ask what I use. Well, do what you need to get a nice smooth shave.
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IGGIE
Jul 30, 2022 2:56 am
G'day Beth, it's IGGIE again.
I use a disposable razor and the hairs close to the stoma I pull out with tweezers. I hope you find what is right for you. IGGIE
PEPPER19274
Mar 16, 2025 6:27 am
Reply to Beth22
Being male, I have a lot of hair. I use a low-profile razor around the area, close to the stoma. I use a rotary nose hair trimmer to get hair that is very close to the stoma. You can also use an electric razor. Good luck.
PEPPER19274
Mar 16, 2025 6:32 am
Reply to Beth22
If you use an electric shaver, use only a rotary blade shaver. They can't cut you.
Beth22
Mar 16, 2025 4:47 pm
Reply to PEPPER19274
LOL, a couple of years late for the reply. I appreciate you trying, though. My skin is way too sensitive to shave in any way, shape, or form. Even the skin on my legs, when I shave, gets irritated no matter what I do or what razor or type of razor I use.