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They say no laser treatment can fix this but microdermabrasion can, are they right? (Photo)

MMannyJun 2, 2024
Hello I was treated with the Cutera Excel HR laser treatment on a deep nose vein that I had. The laser got rid of the vein but it created a bugbite which caused a leakage. At first I thought it was hyperpigmentation, but it turned out to be dead skin. They say no laser treatment can fix that but microdermabrasion can. Are they right?

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