Wax beforehand: Lydia Wanjiru’s cosmetic surgery tips everyone should know
Digital content creator and influencer Lydia Wanjiru has shared a practical tip for anyone planning to undergo cosmetic surgery, and it is something many people might overlook.
According to Lydia, proper preparation before surgery can make a big difference in your comfort and recovery.
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In a video shared on her official Instagram account on Monday, April 13, 2026, she recommended waxing beforehand for anyone planning to undergo the procedure.
Why wax beforehand
Lydia advises that if you are planning to go for a cosmetic procedure, you should wax at least three days before the surgery.
This allows your skin enough time to settle and reduces irritation during the procedure or recovery.
“Let me let you in on a secret, kama unaplan kuenda hizi surgeries, make sure you wax at least some few days, let me say like three days before your procedure,” she advised.
She explains that waxing regularly also comes with added benefits.
“One of the main benefits of waxing is the more you wax ukiingia kwa consistency of waxing, the more you wax your hair grows back polepole, softer and ikigrow ni kidogo kidogo si mingi and bushy,” she added.
“Imagine right now, ningekuwa na survive aje, and I have to go for a doctor’s review.”
After surgery, movements can be limited, and even small discomforts can feel worse. Lydia points out that being well-groomed in advance can help you feel cleaner and more comfortable during recovery.
Lydia’s cosmetic surgeries
Her advice comes after the content creator had a second Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure and arm liposuction surgery, documenting her recovery journey through social media updates from the hospital.
The content creator shared updates from the hospital, showing her recovery journey and revealing she was able to walk just hours after the procedure.
In the clips shared on her pages, Wanjiru is seen interacting with medical staff and walking carefully as part of her early recovery. She explained that she was stable and taking steps to heal after the surgery.
The surgeries come months after her weight loss journey linked to Ozempic use.
