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Fraxel Repair Lite Vs. a Single Fraxel Restore Treatment

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dromOct 18, 2009

Does a Fraxel Repair Lite treatment provide the same result for fine lines as a single Fraxel Restore treatment at medium settings? And does the Fraxel Lite offer any tightening benefits at all or is it too mild to treat fine lines and skin tone?

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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
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