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How long after laser hair removal should I wait to get CO2 laser resurfacing?

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littlepepperOct 8, 2024

I am currently doing laser hair removal on my face and want to get CO2 laser resurfacing on my full face. Can I do both on the same day? Or how long after laser hair removal should I wait to do the CO2 treatment? Will the CO2 laser treatment have any effect on my hair?

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