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February 27, 2017
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meishere1in New York, NY
I am getting laser hair removal and was told not to shave for 7 days. I had already shaved 2 days after laser, so I was worried I had effected my results. When looking online many say shaving anytime after is fine, another site really pushes waiting 10 days due to hair shedding, yet another place said wait 4 days only to avoid more trauma. Seriously, what is the real answer...are there studies that would make any of you agree...and how serious is the effect on the results???
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October 27, 2023
Answer: Shaving after laser hair removal is perfectly fine if your skin is not irritated
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Answer: Shaving after laser hair removal is perfectly fine if your skin is not irritated
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September 12, 2018
Answer: In the six weeks leading up to your treatment, avoid plucking, waxing, bleaching, and electrolysis treatments
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September 12, 2018
Answer: In the six weeks leading up to your treatment, avoid plucking, waxing, bleaching, and electrolysis treatments
Monika Soni, MD
April 17, 2017
Answer: Laser Hair Removal - Shaving
Hardik Soni, MD
April 17, 2017
Answer: Laser Hair Removal - Shaving
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March 2, 2017
Answer: Laser Hair Removal - Shaving
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Fadi Nukta, MD
March 2, 2017
Answer: Laser Hair Removal - Shaving
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June 25, 2017
Answer: Shaving and Laser Hair Removal
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Laurene DiPasquale, MD
June 25, 2017
Answer: Shaving and Laser Hair Removal
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