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I was wondering if only six sessions are enough to treat with laser on a bikini area?

Nadia1990Sep 20, 2015
The average cost for each session is around 75$. Of course it depends on the hair type but fortunately i don't have dark hair so I hope it will be sufficient, what do you think?Thank you .

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