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Is Fraxel or Laser Effective for Light Nasolabial Fold Line?

7432anonJul 23, 2010
I have a line but it hasn't become a pronounced fold. It is only on one side - I think my oral surgeon damaged some nerves when I had my wisdom teeth removed because I lost some mobility on that side of my face. I'm 33 and would like to resurface anyway - what do you think?

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