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Which laser is better for face hair removal? ND Yag or Diode? Kindly differentiate.

AboliAug 7, 2016
I have done ND yag laser on bikney areas & now i m taking treatment on facial hair by DIODE laser.. but Diode laser is not giving smooth effect.. some rough hair has grown immediately.. kindly give the solution as early as possible so that i can make changes in my treatment

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Dr. Ram Chandra, MD
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