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Sebaceous hyperplasia on Asian skin. What is the most effective laser treatment?

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CaraorangeJul 25, 2023

I am an Asian female in my early 50s with clusters of sebaceous hyperplasia. I would like to have laser treatment for them. What is the most effective laser treatment for my skin?

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