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Laser Hair Removal Around Nipple and Breast Cysts

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Summertime_1Nov 5, 2010

Hello. Can one of the doctors on this board advise if it is safe to have laser hair removal around the nipple area? I have breast cysts and fibroadenomas and concerned that the laser can trigger off cancer. Is this possible? Thank you.

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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
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Dr. Robert A. Weiss, MD
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Dr. Carmen Kavali, MD
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