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Laser Hair Removal Side Effects and Risks?
Aug 24, 2009
Concerned about side effects from LHR. Can I get permanent damage from the laser? what about hyperpigmentation or scars?
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Dr. Gregory A. Wiener, MD, FACS
Dr. Gregory A. Wiener, MD, FACS
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Dr. Dana Goldberg, MD
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Dr. Kally Papantoniou, MD, FAAD
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Dr. Jerome Edelstein, MD
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Dr. Steven H. Williams, MD
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Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD
Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD
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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Dr. Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Dr. Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Tanveer Janjua, MD
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