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Is laser hair removal safe?
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Yes it is safe: it is used a lot. safe. fda approved.
Answered 4/15/2016
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Yes: In the properly trained hands it is a safe procedure. There are important considerations such as skin color, darker tone is riskier and thus the practitioner must consider this.
Answered 8/27/2016
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