How does laser hair removal work?
How does laser hair removal work?
Laser hair removal works by targeting pigment at the base of the hair follicle below the skin; the hair dissolves and doesn't grow back. Watch dermatologist Doris Day, MD, explain how many treatments you need and which areas of the body are best.
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