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Can Laser Hair Removal affect or decrease collagen?

Nurturing800701Mar 21, 2022
19F Hello I'm getting laser hair removal from the Soprano ICE by Alma and I was wondering if lhr can decrease collagen or affect it in any way possible? I am also simultaneously loosing weight and don't want to risk loose skin or harm any collagen I may have. Thank you!

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