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Soprano Ice Platinum or Lightsheer Duet?

FlowerCityNov 26, 2018
I have been having laser hair removal with Alex for about a year. It has worked in some places but in other areas I have experienced stimulated hair growth. Some hairs are long and dark whilst others are light brown. I am fair skinned. I will be going to another more reputable salon when my current package ends and I thought a different type of laser might be more suitable for me. Which laser is the most effective on finer hairs?

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Dr. Laura Riehm, MD
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Answered on Nov 28, 2018
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