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Will applying a tyrosinase inhibitor prior to and during laser hair removal improve results/reduce the risk of adverse effects?

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My laser hair removal clinic is suggesting that I use a tyrosinase inhibitor prior to and during my Brazilian laser hair removal as I have medium skin. I haven't heard of any other clinics that suggest this or found any papers that recommend the use of tyrosinase inhibitor for laser hair removal. I'm left wondering if this is a scam as each 30ml bottle of the tyrosinase inhibitor that they sell costs about $75 and my treatment would take about a year and 2 months.

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Answered on May 24, 2020
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Answered on May 28, 2020
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