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3 sessions of laser hair removal: Hair is growing back faster and thicker now. Is that normal?

ellen nOct 31, 2016
I had great results after the first 2 sessions and notice that after the third the hair is growing back faster and thicker. Could that be because of the hair cycle? I also went to a different person for the 3rd session and the session was a lot faster in length which I am now worried about.... Eek! Thank you :)

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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