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Is there a surgery to remove the hair follicle from the skin?

HopelessDesireJan 12, 2017
 Not lazer... I mean actual surgery where you have to cut the skin? Lazer, IPL and Electrolysis have not worked. I would do anything to have permanent hair removal, even if that means having surgery.

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Dr. Michael H. Gold, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Jan 16, 2017
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