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Please I want to know if CO2 laser treatment is actually removing tribal marks? (Photo)

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DorisbMar 20, 2016

Am Doris, 30years of age from Nigeria, this mark of my pictures have been ever since am a child and am tired of having it. Please I want to know if CO2 laser treatment is actually removing tribal marks because just did the second section (twice) and can't see any difference?

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