We get many questions about how to best trim the hair before a vasectomy. To make the procedure easier for the doctor, and thus quicker and more gentle for you, it’s important to trim the hair just below the penis.
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The vasectomy is done through a tiny puncture on the front wall of the scrotum, so easy access to the front of the scrotum makes the procedure easier for the patient.
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Some people ask us exactly what to use to trim. You can use either a razor or electric clippers. It doesn’t matter if you are shaved perfectly, just that the majority of the hair is gone.