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Are there generic Fraxel laser heads? Is it common practice?

AmyzflyingFeb 25, 2014
I recently had fraxel 1550 and the nurse mentioned they were able to give better price discounts because they could now get aftermarket laser heads. Is this common or safe? I've had fraxel in the past when they painted you blue and this was drastically different.

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Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
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Answered on Nov 11, 2016
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