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Is Q-switch laser safe on olive/brown skin?

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LilaW16Mar 1, 2019

6 months post-rhinoplasty, I have hemosiderin staining under my eyes. My surgeon mention q-switched as a solution by my GP warned me about risks of hypo-hyperpigmentation. Is it worth trying?

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