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I have a small red dot on my nose which the doctor told me was broken capilliaries. Can be fixed with IPL laser or PDL V-Beam?

twinkie22Oct 18, 2016
The only difference is the dermatologist i went to said the IPL laser will also help with the sunspots i have Looking for the best result with the lowest cost and treatments needed.... What do you recommend?

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