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Best Laser Treatment for Scars and Large Pores?

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mzmlcJan 12, 2009

Which between Pearl, Laser Genesis, and Fraxel Laser most successfully reduces pore size, acne scars, and chicken pox scars? Any comment or advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Dr. Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS
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Dr. Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS
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Dr. Hooman Khorasani, MD
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Dr. Hooman Khorasani, MD
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Answered on Oct 25, 2018
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Dr. Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS
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Dr. Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Jan 8, 2018
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Dr. Ava T. Shamban, MD
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Dr. Ava T. Shamban, MD
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Answered on Mar 15, 2015
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Dr. Mitchel Goldman, MD
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Dr. Mitchel Goldman, MD
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Dr. Michael A. Persky, MD
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Dr. Michael A. Persky, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Jan 7, 2018
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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.6 | 125 Reviews
Answered on Mar 10, 2016
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Dr. Steven H. Williams, MD
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Dr. Steven H. Williams, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.6 | 79 Reviews
Answered on Feb 11, 2015
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Dr. Dennis Gross, MD
Dr. Dennis Gross, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Apr 10, 2020
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Dr. Bruce E. Katz, MD
Dr. Bruce E. Katz, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Jun 30, 2017
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