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How Many IPL sessions required for Male Facial Hair Removal and how often?

willywonkaNov 29, 2013
Almost everything I've found online is regarding Females which I imagine makes a big difference. I've been shaving since I was 15 (32 now) and I'm over it. I have to shave everyday coz my hair grows out fast. The attached picture is not me but I have similar skin tone and hair in the same place although mine is BLACK. How many sessions can it take and how often they should be spread out? The place I'm going to is a beauty salon and I don't think they get many males.

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