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Alexandrite Laser for Underarm Hair Removal?

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halfasian09
Is Alexandrite better than Nd: YAG or Diode for Laser hair removal specifically for underarms of someone with mixed Asian/Caucasian background?I read somewhere that underarm hair follicles are much deeper than other hair follicle depths. I also read that the Alexandrite laser only penetrates about 2 mm deep.Therefore would it actually be effective for long-term hair-reduction using Alexandrite lasers on underarm hair? Or should I consider getting treatment with Diode or Nd:YAG instead?

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