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Will Eyebrows Grow Back After 2-3 Laser Hair Removal Treatments?

kirstyMay 11, 2009
I had a full face Laser hair removal and the therapist accidently chipped away on top of my eyebrows. Will the hair come back? My eyebrows are dark and thick, and I'm aware that laser hair removal works best with this type of hair type.

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