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Best Laser Treatment for Scars and Large Pores?

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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4.0 | 12 Reviews
Answered on Mar 15, 2015
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Dr. Daniel Shapiro, MD
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Dr. Daniel Shapiro, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Apr 25, 2014
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Dr. Mitchel Goldman, MD
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Dr. Mitchel Goldman, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answered on Oct 15, 2019
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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. Steven H. Williams, MD
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Dr. Steven H. Williams, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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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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