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Can facial hair will regrow after completing the laser treatment?

tejkMar 8, 2017
I'm 23 year old.. Recently 2 day before I have done the facial hair laser treatment by my dermatologist.. But hair can regrow in small amount... Does any benefits by laser or not... Does my skin become rough?? And can hair will regrow after completing the treatment??

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