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Is Pico Genesis effective for intimate skin lightening?

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RSMember399242Jul 19, 2024

I'm planning on getting my first session of pico genesis to lighten the intimate area. I was wondering if this is a good idea and something the pico laser is usually used for. Are results usually seen pretty quickly?

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