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Is It Ok to Take Painkillers Before Waxing?

I've had some people tell me to take ibuprofin or acetomenphin before I get waxed.... but I've had other aestheticians tell me not to because...

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Does Laser Hair Removal Work on Fine Hairs?

I've just finished my 5th treatment by Coolglide for my arms, underarms, legs, tummy and face. The results have been really good. My skin type is V....

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Will These Burn Marks from LHR Heal Without Scarring? (photo)

I was on my 8th laser treatment when my treating MD increased the energy from 25J to 30J with a Gentlelase Alexandrite laser. I received burns on my...

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How Long Do The Burn Spots of Laser Hair Removal Stay on my Skin...I Am So Worried (photo)

I have done it before and never got such a problem...I am so afraid its gonna stay forever...this was my 5th time and only this time I got such a bad...

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Is Laser Hair Removal Recommend for Patients with Eczema?

I am a 30 yo male with eczema on my back and was considering laser hair removal for my back. Is it recommended, any possible negative effects for my...

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Best Laser System for Dense, Dark Back Hair with Light Skin?

My 18 year old son is in desperate need of laser hair removal on his back. It is very dense and dark. His skin is light. What is the best laser system...

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Will the Scars Go Away From Laser Hair Removal On My Lower Back? (photo)

I got laser hair removal treatment on my lower back on March 12th and my back is severely burned. I have attached pictures below. Will the scars be...

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Can Laser Hair Removal Help Back Acne Due to Hair Growth?

I get acne on my back due to hair growth, can the laser treatment be solution for that? I tried waxing my back once and when hair started growing back...

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Rashes After IPL Hair Removal, What's The Cause? (photo)

2 weeks ago I had an IPL for hair removal on my back. The IPL treatment felt quite burning and I felt that she did not take enough of the cooling gel...

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