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Is it safe to have facial hair laser removal whilst on blood thinners including Plavix and Cartia?

September 19, 2018
Asked By:marina lennox in Auburn, AL

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September 26, 2018

Answer: Laser Hair Reduction while on medication

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November 29, 2018

Answer: Yes, you can treat facial hair while on blood thinners including Plavix and Cartia.

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November 29, 2018

Answer: Yes, you can treat facial hair while on blood thinners including Plavix and Cartia.

Monika Soni, MD
September 26, 2018

Answer: Blood thinners and laser hair removal

Selena Lantry, MD
September 26, 2018

Answer: Blood thinners and laser hair removal

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September 21, 2018

Answer: Laser Hair Removal on Blood Thinners

Ahad Mahootchi, MD
September 21, 2018

Answer: Laser Hair Removal on Blood Thinners

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September 25, 2018

Answer: Is it safe to have laser facial hair removal while on prescription blood thinners?

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September 25, 2018

Answer: Is it safe to have laser facial hair removal while on prescription blood thinners?

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