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Possible To Permanently Remove Male Pubic Hair? What Are The Options?

fingerOct 8, 2011
Please help, I suffer from the density of hair on the length of the penis, what is the solution to remove it permanently?, Can I use the laser or to resort to electrolysis, and whether it can communicate with one of the doctors to help me.

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Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
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Dr. Sheri G. Feldman, MD
Dr. Sheri G. Feldman, MD
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