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Unwanted facial hair after Ablative C02 Laser? Would it be safe to pluck the hair on my chin and around my mouth?

October 12, 2018
Asked By:just4looks in Flagstaff, AZ

I had ablative C02 laser on my face and neck one week ago today. Would it be safe now to pluck the horrible hairs that's grown on my chin and around my mouth?

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Answer: Co2 Laser and Hair Growth

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Answer: Co2 Laser and Hair Growth

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Answer: Laser healing depends on setting for CO2 fractional laser.

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