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How many Phenol peels can you have in a lifetime?

energetic666May 12, 2017
At what age should this peel be done for first time? Are men good candidates? How many years last a well phenol peel done? Im still young for it but I would consider it if I have many wrinkles in a future.

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Dr. Peter Rullan, MD
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