Hi! My last IPL session was more than a year ago, but given the pandemic, I resorted to shaving my underarms instead. Is it safe to go with waxing instead? since I prefer an alternative that does not cause abrasions in my underarms. Thanks!
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Answer: Safe to wax post IPL treatment
A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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