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Is IPL hair removal safe over C-section scar?

mommyshaApr 15, 2014
Is IPL hair removal light safe if it hits my caesarean scar which was done a year ago. i also gave birth via c section 3 years ago on same cut.

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Dr. Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD
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Answered on Apr 27, 2014
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Dr. Mark Taylor, MD
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Answered on Apr 19, 2014
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