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CO2 Fractional Laser Vs. Titan Genesis Treatment

aussiedebApr 11, 2010
I am considering having some work done on my face,primarly to tighten and take out the red and sun spots. I am a 50 year old female. One office is recommending the Titan, Genesis combo 2 - 3 treatments the other recommends the CO2 fractional, 1 treatment only. Does one give better results than the other?

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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Answered on May 21, 2018
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