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Fractional CO2 vs MixTo CO2 laser resurfacing

question123Jan 12, 2014
Is there a difference between Fractional CO2 vs MixTo C02 for laser resurfacing on acne scars? Wondering if there is a reason some doctors use one over the other or if it's just that one prefers one brand over the other?

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Dr. Jacob D. Steiger, MD
Dr. Jacob D. Steiger, MD
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