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Possible to Remove Freckle on the Lower Eyelid with Laser?

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Alex10Mar 10, 2010

I have a freckle on the lower eyelid, where the eye lashes are. Right in the middle. What is the best way to get rid of this? Will Laser still work?

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Dr. Aaron Stone, MD
Dr. Aaron Stone, MD
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Answered on Mar 12, 2010
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