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Am I a candidate for CO2 laser?

waterfall964Dec 13, 2023
Hi I have permanent fillers on cheeks, lips and tear troughs for years. I have damaged skin from Microneedling recently. . Am I able to do CO2 láser without harming my skin? You can't tell I have fillers. I am not interested in ablative Kind regards

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Dr. Randal Haworth, MD, FACS
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