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Can Having Laser Epilation Harm Grafts?

aytugmaydinJan 11, 2019
Hello, I got a FUE operation 17 days ago. (350 Grafts). Today I got Laser Epilation on my upper arm and Shoulder area for 15 minutes. Can this harm transplanted hair grafts on the head Thanks

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