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every four weeks, although more treatments may be QHHGHGIRUÀQHUKDLURULE #3:There are many non-dermatology spas that offer inexpensive packaged deals for laser treatments, but they can be unsafe. “In such cases, I have seen many complications, including burns and blisters, from Do your research
hyper scarring,” says Dr Shari Marchbein, clinical assistant wax, thread, or use any method of hair removal other dermatologist for such treatments. Remember, don’t 0HGLFLQH,WLVLPSRUWDQWWRFRQVXOWDERDUGFHUWLÀHGprofessor of dermatology at the NYU School of LQH[SHULHQFHGSURYLGHUVWKDWFDQOHDGWRVLJQLÀFDQWthan shaving for four weeks prior to your treatment. and hypopigmentation and permanent
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Since laser hair removal only reduces hair, it’s necessary to get touch-ups in order to get lasting results. “When appropriate settings are used, typically more than 90 percent of the hair is permanently removed, but I recommend a yearly touch up of one to two treatments. Less or more may be needed depending on the initial result achieved and the thickness and colour of the hair being treated,” says Dr Marchbein.
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