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Can IPL Laser Hair Removal Affect Collagen in Skin?

lawgirl_xSep 19, 2012
I am very keen to have IPL laser hair removal on my legs/bikini line etc. but as I seem to have some collagen issues with prematurely stretchy and dry, wrinkly skin (which I feel is partly attributable to sun damage - I am 25 and under investigation for Ehlers Danlos), I am concerned that the laser may age the skin or affect collagen. Is this possible? I don't want to 'age' my skin any more than I have to. Many thanks.

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Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Sep 21, 2012
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Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Sep 25, 2012
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