A 49-year-old member asked:
please help docs! is laser hair removal worth it for people with pcos?
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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered
39 years experience Cosmetic Surgery
Yes: Yes, using laser or light therapy to remove unwanted hair can produce good results in some patients but usually requires multiple treatments carried out sequentially. Talk to your local plastic surgeon.
Answered on Mar 28, 2014
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Collin Smikle answered
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