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Had 3 sessions of laser hair removal for bikini. I feel that labia minora has gotten darker and have sensation loss. Advice?

nouran90Apr 17, 2018
I have done 3 session of laser haor removal for bikini. My skin coulor is not black neither blond (from middle east).I am afraid of two thing: 1- did laser make me lose the sensation in this area ( not stimulated properly during intercourse) 2- I feel that labia minora and the inner part of my vagina got darker and may be turned black!! I am very dissappointed and afraid that it will last forever.what can I do?

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