Here is the proof
3M - the pioneer of the modern hair shaving
1885Pre-operative hair removal is recommended for the first time
1980Shaving with a razor should be kept to a minimum to reduce infection rates of surgical wounds
1983An average saving of L142 per patient could be realised through reduced infection rates if a surgical clipper is used in place of a razor
1991Surgical clippers appear to decrease the risk of wound infection
2006NICE guidelines recommend the use of clippers as the preferred option for pre-operative hair removal
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