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What can I do in case of paradoxical hair growth after laser hair removal?

bbahollFeb 21, 2017
Two months ago, I have diode laser done on the sides of my face and my upper lip. The first two sessions worked fine, although I thought results would be more dramatic. Right after the third session, I got more hair; black, thick beard-like hear on my sides, especially my right side (it also gave me really bad acne breakout).

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Dr. Hardik Soni, MD
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Dr. Michael H. Gold, MD
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