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Can I Bleach my Face in Between Laser Hair Removal Treatment?

ash- thailandJun 15, 2010
i am getting laser hair remoaval treatment but i am on a break for about 4 months as i am abroad! id like to know if it is safe to bleach my facial hair during this period

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