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Does Chlorine Affect Laser Hair Removal Results?

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canadianswimmerJun 23, 2013

Im 16 & I swim competitively, 14hrs a week. I want laser hair removal on my bikini line to avoid shaving and getting razor burn/ ingrown hairs that is constantly visible. Would swimming in the chlorine affect the treatment the way sun exposure does?

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