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Can Hair Removal Laser and Fraxel Laser be Used Together?

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rat_tarApr 11, 2011

Is their a problem when I use hair removal laser in Monday and the Fraxel laser in Wednesday ?

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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
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Dr. Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD
Dr. Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
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Dr. Richard Galitz, MD, FACS (in memoriam)
Dr. Richard Galitz, MD, FACS (in memoriam)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jul 13, 2011
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