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Can I shave after laser and how soon will I effect results if I shave?

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I am getting laser hair removal and was told not to shave for 7 days. I had already shaved 2 days after laser, so I was worried I had effected my results. When looking online many say shaving anytime after is fine, another site really pushes waiting 10 days due to hair shedding, yet another place said wait 4 days only to avoid more trauma. Seriously, what is the real answer...are there studies that would make any of you agree...and how serious is the effect on the results???

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