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Does PicoWay laser kill the hair follicles?

Kim709394Apr 20, 2017
I am Asian and have very coarse and black hair. I was told it absorbs laser energy much better than fine light hair. I consulted with some doctors. Some said it would damage hair follicles, so said it would not. Can any doctor who has expertise in laser or Picoway answer my questioin?

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Dr. Susan Fox, DO, RPVI
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