Not only is it easier and faster, but it even lengthened my appliance wear time. I wash and rinse the skin a couple of times then use soapy water to shave. I never never get too close to my stoma with the razor but use scissors for the hairs in that region. Also, I tried disposable razors but found that a razor with a replaceable blade works better. It sounds like you are managing well.
Many people find that shaving cream softens the hair for easier removal.
As previously discussed, traumatic hair removal from frequent shaving results in an infection of the hair follicle called folliculitis. Other causes can be a dull razor, aggressive pouch removal, or dry shaving. With persistent reddened conditions, sometimes accompanied by pustular lesions, a staphylococcus infection may be present. This requires a prescription for an antibacterial powder for resolution. Nurse Machoney's response have been edited for publication purposes.