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Large pores. Is Fraxel Repair the best option to reduce pore size?

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christianerennickSep 13, 2015

I was told by Dr Ann Farrell of Tunbridge Wells that the best thing for me was Fraxel repair at a cost of £3500 per session. There are dangers with this procedure which were not explained to me. Is it ,in your opinion, the best option to reduce pore size?

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