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Can PicoSure Laser be used for broken capillaries on the face?

February 10, 2015
Asked By:lisakb in New York, NY

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Answer: Picosecond lasers are used for pigmented skin lesions and tattoos - Buffalo Niagara Laser Specialist

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February 11, 2015

Answer: No, PicoSure does not treat fine vessels on the face effectively.

Mark Taylor, MD
February 11, 2015

Answer: No, PicoSure does not treat fine vessels on the face effectively.

Mark Taylor, MD

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