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Can you have CO2 resurfacing after Bellafill?

6 years ago I had 1 vial of Bellafill injected in small doses under acne scars on my cheeks. I'm now considering having aggressive CO2 laser resurfacing to get rid of what's left of the acne scars. Is it ok to do CO2 after having Bellafill? Thank you

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