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Will IPL for Broken Capillaries remove my facial hair?

Tough2867Jun 29, 2023
I am wanting to get IPL for some small broken blood vessels on my face. Some of the vessels are under my facial hair. Will this remove my facial hair as well or will it only target the blood vessels ? Thank you

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