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I have plates and screws in my cheeks/chin. Can I use home devices laser/red light devices?

Nurturing69560Feb 24, 2020
I have plates and screws in my cheeks/chin Can I use home devices like Tria Age-Defying Laser/Silkn FaceFX or red light therapy device/ or nuface device? Will they affect those plates in my face?

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Dr. Dennis Gross, MD
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Answered on Mar 20, 2020
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Dr. Leonard Grossman, MD
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Answered on Feb 25, 2020
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