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Laser done 10 months ago to hide spider veins on my legs. My legs look worse than before! Will this ever go away? Fade? (photo)

bexiFeb 10, 2015
Had it done by Clear Skin ( Laser by Lisa) in White Bear Lake, MN. She used a med lite c 6 laser. Obviously, the setting was too high and now my legs are scarred. I'm so mad at myself that I didn't go to a professional MD! Help?!!!

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Dr. John Landi, MD
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