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  • Female
  • 22 Years
  • 20/02/2025

I've had dark lips since birth, and no natural remedies seem to help. I'm considering Q-switched YAG laser treatment. Is it safe to try this procedure?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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