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What Should the Levels Be on Fraxel Restore for Fine Lines?

LInda1961Apr 28, 2010
I have fair skin with freckling. I have had freckles for as long as I can remember. I am 48 and just want my forhead and sides of chin below corners of mouth done for fine lines and some rough/large pore areas. Thank you

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