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I feel numbness after bikini laser hair removal, is this only temporary?

July 10, 2017
Asked By:sosa12 in Egypt, EG

I made hair removal on the bikini area as well as the underarms 5 days ago and since then the skin feels numb, less sensation is felt specially in the bikini area. I want to know if this is permenant or temporary and if temporary when will it be normal again.. Noting that am 23 years old.

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Answer: Laser hair removal can cause temporary tingling or numbness.

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Answer: Laser hair removal can cause temporary tingling or numbness.

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