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Alexandrite Laser for Underarm Hair Removal?

Is Alexandrite better than Nd: YAG or Diode for Laser hair removal specifically for underarms of someone with mixed Asian/Caucasian...

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Nd Yag or Alexandrite Laser for Coarse Hair?

I have very coarse hair in my bikini, legs, and underarm area. while the hair on my arms and belly is normal. I am skin type 3-4 and i went to 2...

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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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Yag Vs Diode Laser for Hair Removal on Skin Type IV?

What's more effective and safer for type IV skin? Yag or Diode. I had 1 treatment with a Candela Gentleyag 3 months ago (underarm) but dont see a...

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Is It Safe to Have Laser Hair Removal Where There is a Mole?

I am considering laser hair removal for my underarms, but I have a mole on my underarm, would I need to remove my mole before Laser Hair removal or is...

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Does Laser Hair Removal Prevent Sweating?

Hi. I am going to book an appointment for underarm Laser Hair Removal. I am wondering if this means I will have no more sweat from my underarm after...

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Can Laser Hair Removal Cause Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)?

I've been going through laser hair removal for more than a year now for my under arms-almost every 50 days -(my hair seem to be strong because after...

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Will These Dark Spots and Dark Swollen Areas Scar? (photo)

I had my last hair removal session and after 4 days this is what my right underarm looks like (see attached photo). There are dark black spots and it...

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How to Get Rid of Brown Spots After Laser Hair Removal? (photo)

I had my third treatment of laser hair removal on my brazilian area and stomach and underarms four days ago and immediately after had red spots only...

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Dark Skin On Underarms After Laser Hair Removal?

Hi I'm Carel and I'm an Asian.. I love to take good care of my underarm, I'm kinda obsess with it. Have tried a lot of products to have it become much...

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