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Can I have laser hair removal after a c section?

April 4, 2014
Asked By:mommysha

hi doc. i have given birth through c section last year. can i have now hair laser removal? but laser light might affect scar. please help

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April 5, 2014

Answer: You can absolutely have laser hair removal after a C-section

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Anne Marie McNeill, MD, PhD
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Answer: You can absolutely have laser hair removal after a C-section

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April 16, 2014

Answer: C-section and laser hair removal

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April 16, 2014

Answer: C-section and laser hair removal

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