Using At-home Laser Hair Removal Devices for Sun Damage Too?

July 28, 2009
Asked By:ermajersey in OH

Can home laser hair removal devices (silk'n, tria) be used to counteract sun damage? IPL lasers are used to remove hair and help with sun damage, so the at-home devices can be used for both purposes too right?

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