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Will CO2 laser help remove under eye bags?

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loricoffieldApr 9, 2019

I went in for a consultation for a blepharoplasty. The doctor recommended I go to a dermatologist for a CO2 laser treatment instead. I have my doubts on whether the treatment would be effective in removing my under eye bags. Will a CO2 laser truly help remove under eye bags that are primarily genetic?

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