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Can Fraxel Laser Treatment Cause Saliva Gland Damage?

August 18, 2010
Asked By:3508anon in Idaho

Just curous if fraxel laser treatment cause damage to saliva glands. After having one treatment, it was strange or just a coincidenc the saliva glands becaume inflammed. Just wandering if laser can do this type of damage.

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August 19, 2010

Answer: Fraxel would not interfere with salivary glands

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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August 19, 2010

Answer: Fraxel would not interfere with salivary glands

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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August 19, 2010

Answer: Fraxel Laser Cannot Cause Salivary Gland Damage

Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
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August 19, 2010

Answer: Fraxel Laser Cannot Cause Salivary Gland Damage

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Answer: Fraxel and saliva glands

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