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Is it normal for treated area to look worse and hairier after treatment?

janessag826
I just had my 4th treatment on my face. I have PCOS and have lots of dark thick hair on my chin, neck and jawline. After the treatment the hair on my face is very dark and the follicles look irritated (like razor burn). Not to mention the pain and tenderness after as well. Is this normal? I shave my face in between treatments as well and after the treatments the hair follicles are so dark and swollen the razor cant even get a close shave. So frustrating!

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