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Can you use acne creams when you are about to do fraxel laser?

gaelleibNov 29, 2017
I am going to do fraxel laser in a couple days for acne scars, i dont have acne anymore but still use the acne creams, is it fine to use them even during the fraxel treatment ? Also, does fraxel cause breakout ? 

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