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You Can't Pluck Before IPL, but Can You Pluck Straight After?Will It Undermine Treatment?

AnothernameJul 10, 2011
I am considering IPL on my face. Will plucking the hairs immediately after the treatment undermine the effect? I knowing IPL can initially encourage growth and after being unable to pluck for a few weeks I would want to remove the hair asap. Obviously I don't want to shave my face!

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Dr. Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Jul 25, 2011
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Dr. Mark Taylor, MD
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Answered on Jul 22, 2011
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