Hi.
As another recent patient of Chett (5 weeks on Wednesday), I confirm no need for any pre-surgery hair removal. Regarding recovery, I am already working, but from home. I guess if I had to, since I can sit without any problem and am down to two dilations a day, morning and evening, I could also work from an office but there is definitely a lot more comfort in being at home at this stage in the recovery process.
Otherwise, regarding recovery and no matter who the surgeon, I think there is quite a spread in results. Some girls have an easier/rougher ride than others and on average I think you could probably say that most people require between 2 and 3 months.
Hope that helps!
Donna