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Fraxel treatment and current antibiotics treatment for sinus infection.

April 24, 2017
Asked By:Gala1222 in New York, NY

HI I have sinus infection and am Dr prescribed me Ceftin BID. Can I go for Fraxel procedure during antibiotic treatment.

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