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Is it safe to have Fraxel laser performed between the eyebrows for acne scars?

lah240Feb 26, 2015

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Fractional treatment will help, but likely not eliminate a vertical scar on the forehead. Our office specializes in scar revision procedures and our recommendation would be to seek a scar specialist and have your child undergo an examination before committing to a treatment. Best, Dr....

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