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Why is Fraxel Being Performed if Its Dangerous and So Many People Are Having a Bad Experience?

bk718Nov 9, 2012
I have read horror storied on the site about fraxel restore. That laser has destroyed peoples lives and faces... why is it still being performed by doctors? I have done one session so far but I'm really nervous even though the process wasnt bad.

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Dr. Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Nov 23, 2012
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Dr. David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Nov 13, 2012
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