Laser Hair Removal

November 2015 in “ Springer eBooks ”

Oge Onwudiwe

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TLDR Laser hair removal can be effective for people with darker skin tones.

A 45-year-old Hispanic female with skin phototype 4 sought treatment for unwanted leg hair, having previously used waxing and shaving without issues. She had not undergone laser hair removal before. The document likely discussed the clinical evaluation and potential outcomes of laser hair removal for individuals with similar skin types and hair removal histories.

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