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Finished 5th treatment of laser hair removal and it’s like it was never done. Is this working?

heathnov44Mar 12, 2019
I just finished my 5th treatment of laser hair removal for upper lip, arm pits, and Brazilian. I’ve never been red after treatment or irritated. Right now, it’s grown back like I’ve never even had one treatment. The first treatment was an old laser and the hair fell out. After that, I didn’t notice hair fall out. But it grew back in patches a couple months. How do I know this is working? How do I know that I just didn’t waste money and this is not working? Is this normal for it to all be back?!

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas, DO
Board Certified Family Physician
Answered on Oct 14, 2019
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