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Please help docs! is laser hair removal worth it for people with pcos?

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in 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.

Dr Richards and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/28/2014

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