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Laser Genesis or the Spectra laser for little PIH and uneven skin tone?

kumar85Jun 6, 2015
Hi , I am an indian male with mild to moderate scarring and uneven skin tone . Is spectra laser better or the laser genesis for treating uneven skin tone and enlarged pores? Currently I am using Obagi nuderm system.

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Dr. Kouros Azar, MD
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