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Age Spot Removal with Liquid Nitrogen?

jane33May 13, 2007
I went in to the dermatologist today, with a long list of questions and things that I would like to improve. I mentioned an age spot that bothers me- she then proceeded to pick up a can of liquid nitrogen and blast my spot. Has anyone ever heard of this age spot treatment?

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Dr. Steven Hacker, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Oct 26, 2018
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Dr. Gary R. Culbertson, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Oct 26, 2018
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