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Fraxel Repair or Youlaser (fractional CO2 laser)? (Photos)

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poorbunny888Aug 17, 2017

I have a chicken pox scar and redness scar with slight indentation caused by initially 'too aggressive' V-Beam treatment. I am advised Fraxel Repair or Youlaser. I've heard about the Fraxel Repair reputation but never heard about Youlaser. I'm sure there's a significance price difference as I read that Fraxel needs new tip head for each patient. Which of the laser I'd better undertake? I attach my scar problem pics as well. Thanks Jen

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