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Should I go for PicoSure or a chemical peel for dark underarms? (photos)

Kirti SJun 18, 2019
So I have underarm pigmentation and one of my underarms is a bit lighter than the other. Im looking for procedures to lighten my armpit area. One doctor suggested chemical peels and another doctor suggested Picosure laser. Im confused which one to go for?

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Dr. Milan Doshi, MS, MCh
Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 21, 2019
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