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Fraxel Restore for deeper hand wrinkles. How many passes & what settings are needed for optimal results?

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sunshine247Mar 8, 2018

Hello, I will be getting Fraxel Restore laser treatment to my hands to treat deep wrinkles, crepey skin & scaliness. To achieve optimal results each treatment, how many passes on each hand would be necessary and at what setting? Thank you

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