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I have PCOS. Can I start laser hair removal and take contraceptives at the same time?

August 24, 2021
Asked By:SellyCollin in Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan

I took contraceptives for 6 months but then quite them for 1 year. Now I want to have laser treatment on face. Do I have to start contraceptives before laser to balance hormones first Or I can start taking pills and laser at the same time? Hair won't come back?

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