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Confused About Laser Resurfacing Treatments After Disappointment with CO2

I am Mexican and Filipino, but the Mexican side is questionable, as I may have French roots because I'm very fair and have had freckles as a child...

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What's Best for Large Pores, Obagi Nu Derm or Laser Resurfacing?

What's best for large pores, Obagi Nu derm or Laser resurfacing? Which has less side effects? I'm 30 years old.

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Can Laser Resurfacing Cause Acne?

I've heard a few people say they had huge acne breakouts after skin resurfacing and I was wondering if there is any way to avoid this. My skin is...

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Will Laser Resurfacing Cause Long Term Damage?

Will the Laser Resurfacing CO2 cause long term damage years down the road? I'm wondering if this treatment will ultimately make your skin more...

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Why Some People Have Worse Skin After Laser Threatment? (photo)

I wish to improve my skin texture and lift it a little bit. I'm looking for a fraxel laser (Pixel, Total FX, Deep FX) However, according to realself...

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Which Laser is Better for Stretch Marks?

Wanted to ask what kind of laser out of Matrix RF or Fotona(erbium)is better for still red stretch marks(I'm light-skinned). Or do I have to...

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Can Laser Resurfacing Cause Fat Loss from Face/skin?

And if so, what are the variable factors that influence whether this happens or increases the risk? I am considering this procedure to treat lines and...

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Would Like to Know if Erbium Yag Laser Resurfacing Can Result in Loss of Facial Volume?

I have been recommended a series, six weeks apart, as I am in my sixties. A friend of mine had a single, very effective laser treatment, and although...

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Does a CO2 Laser Treatment Eventually Weaken the Skin?

My friend had a co2 laser peel many years ago and her skin is so wrinkled now, initially it looked fantastic, but five years later and her whole skin...

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