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I have darkening of the skin from nostalgia paresthetica on my back. Can an IPL treatment remove the darkening areas?

February 8, 2016
Asked By:lisal5 in Colorado Springs, CO

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Answer: Botox may help with notalgia paresthetica

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Answer: Notalgia on Back and Hyperpigmentation

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