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Are there any risks/side effects associated with long term use of Pico laser for skin lightening?

Sou12Nov 15, 2020
I am an Indian girl. I am considering laser treatment using Pico Clear laser for skin lightening. After the initial set of sessions, I believe touch up treatments are needed once every few months to maintain the results. Are there any long term side effects from this treatment?

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