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Is a long-pulsed diode laser machine with the 1064-nm handpiece safe to treat Skin Type V and VI?

LiveInUpweyDec 27, 2017
Is a long-pulsed Diode laser machine with the handpiece that emits 1064 nm wavelength safe for hair removal treatments of Skin Type V & VI?

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