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Will my red dots go away after a few more sessions of laser hair removal? (Photo)

andteeOct 21, 2015
Hello, I just got my lower leg done by laser hair removal (1st time). I am aware my leg hair is very stubby and coarse so I'm wondering whether the red dots will go away after a few more sessions? Asian skin tone, skin type 3.

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