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What to do if i have a lot of thin hairs on my face and when i tried to get laser treatment?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Lasers work: if hair is darker than skin, otherwise the follicles aren't destroyed

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/8/2015

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