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How can I prevent breakouts during laser hair removal? (Photo)

ernyJun 6, 2017
I have never had a skin problem in my life....im 25 yrs old. I have been doing facial laser hair removal for a year now so ,and i went somewhere else to do my laser. 4 weeks after the first treatment in this new place.....i had a horrible like horrible breakout. . Also i was put on doxycycline and all the pimples disappeared. How can i keep on having laser treatments and not have this happen again. I want to be free of facial hair

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Dr. Monika Soni, MD
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Answered on Dec 31, 2018
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