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What Causes Fraxel to Leave Track Marks or Pin Size Scars?

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testingthewatersMar 28, 2011

I am considering Fraxel Restore but am having some concerns of patients being left with pin size scars/holes or track marks. Can someone advise what could be the cause of these scars/holes and is Fraxel Restore or Repair more likely to cause these scars?

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