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SmartSkin: should I be concerned about keloid scarring?

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OrhideyaFeb 27, 2022

I am 45 year old woman with history of keloid scars on my chest and shoulders. I am considering SmartSkin laser resurfacing to treat extra skin and folds under my eyes. Should I be concerned about keloids?

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