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I have scars after laser hair removal. Are they permanent? (Photo)

marauderetteApr 8, 2015
I had the hair in my inner thigh removed with laser treatment a few hours ago and noticed a lot of scarring. I'd had laser hair removal done in my bikini line (in a different place) and this never happened. Is this permanent? Did it only happen because I didn't shave before the appointment? (Those were the instructions in this particular place.)

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Dr. Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD
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Answered on Apr 11, 2015
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Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
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