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Can I use whitening soap/products in between laser hair removal sessions?

rendevousApr 10, 2019
Just started getting laser hair removal and I had my first session today. I noticed my vagina is darker than my skin tone which is slightly embarrassing as well as having an odd few marks from shaving and on top of that dark underarms. I would like to use kojic soap, would that affect the treatment/laser and sensitivity towards my skin next time I go in 6 weeks or is it okay to use the kojic soap in those areas?

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Dr. Shelena Lalji, MD
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Answered on Aug 29, 2019
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