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Is Q switched laser good for fine hair? I am an Indian with fair skin.

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aashimaSep 13, 2017

I have very fine hair on face. It is known as helios laser.. It bleaches the hair for a week and then the hair starts falling off.. should i continue taking this laser or move upto alexanderite.

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