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Are these bruises normal 2 weeks after laser hair removal? (Photo)

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poonioJun 6, 2017

Ive got this pale purpura like bruises on my leg 2 weeks after a hair removal laser , can it be for laser? Is it normal or should i worry about leukemia or something? Ive gotten slight normal bruises on leg a few times before for no reason

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