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When to do my second Laser hair removal session after a sunburn?

gaelleyMar 2, 2017
I had a single laser session. Two weeks later, I went to the beach where I was burnt and later on all the skin was peeled. How many days/weeks should I wait to do my second hair removal laser session? I have a white skin Areas: hands and legs Ps: it's not my first sunburn for my hands Thank you

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Dr. Dennis Gross, MD
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