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African American Male Wondering if Laser Hair Removal Will Work for Very Tough Beard Hair?

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Over the last year even right after shaving my face looks like I have a very dark 5 o'clock shadow. I am wondering if laser hair removal will help REDUCE BUT NOT ELIMINATE my very tough and dense facial hair so that I have a fairly clean face after shaving again. Please note that I still want hair growth but possibly reduce the density and toughness of the hair. Is this possible and will the reduction be even across the face or will it be patchy (more in some places and less in others)? Thanks

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