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What setting should be used in a Cynosure Elite machine Nd:Yag for type IV/V Indian skin?

September 15, 2019
Asked By:laser0220 in Oak Lawn, IL

I went recently for my first appointment and barely felt any discomfort in my legs and sideburns. I want her to increase the setting for my next appointment as I really want to maximize the efficacy of the treatments. I had no side effects, redness, swelling etc afterwords.

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