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Is it safe to undergo PicoSure laser treatment on the face with a 4 year old nose implant?

EstherinesJul 14, 2020
Would like to undergo picosure laser treatment to address rosacea and enlarged pores on my face. However I had rhinoplasty done 4-5years ago and am afraid that picosure might cause something bad to happen to my nose implant..

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