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What is the ruling on laser hair removal in medical centers, and is it permissible for a woman to expose her minor and major 'awrah to a female doctor for this purpose, with the permissibility of exposing small parts one after another?

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Using a laser for permissible hair removal is unobjectionable, as long as there is no physical harm. Seeking assistance from someone who performs this is permissible if the area is one she is permitted to look at, such as the shins, forearms, and armpits. As for the 'awrah, it is not permissible to expose it except out of necessity or urgent need. The division of the 'awrah into severe and light does not mean permission to expose the light 'awrah; rather, it means that the sin of exposing the severe 'awrah is greater.

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