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Can laser hair removal cause muscle twitching (fasciculations)?

dkovachevaJul 11, 2018
I have noticed that after the laser treatment, I have muscle twitching especially in areas where I have more hair on the skin...example, the right gluteal region, the left thigh, even my upper lip... Please answer and thank you :)

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Dr. Monika Soni, MD
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Answered on Aug 7, 2018
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