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Bell’s Palsy & Laser?

kate in los angelsDec 22, 2012
I am 34 year old and I have I Had Bell's Palsy around 15 years ago and now i become fine almost 90% , now I want to laser my skin for Co2 Fractional in order to prevent aging of my skin. So I would like to know that is laser safe for me because of bell’s palsy history? And from what age you advise laser to women? Is this laser good for preventing aging of skin?

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Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Dec 26, 2012
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