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What can be done before surgery to prevent ingrown hair in the incision?

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evergreen11Apr 6, 2016

Hello there, Is there anything at all that can be done BEFORE surgery to prevent ingrown hair in the incisions? And what are the best way to deal with it AFTER the surgery (around areolas)? Thank you

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