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I am about 3 months out from CO2 Fractional laser resurfacing. I have increase facial hair growth. Is this normal?

August 17, 2015
Asked By:gooderlaurie in Las Vegas, NV

I have noticed over the last couple of weeks that I have increased facial hair growth. Is this normal?

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