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Laser Hair Removal on Nose Bridge?

Adamski26Jul 16, 2009
I have hair growth on the bridge my nose and on the lower left and right side which is causing redness on my nose?Is that natural the redness occuring due to hair growth? Is it possible to treat it and what are the desired intervals between nose hair removal?Thanks, Adam

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