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CO2 fully ablative laser resurfacing of the face?

Exquisite212338Jan 24, 2024
Ongoing h/o basal and squamous cell - have had 6 Mohs on my face over the past 15 years. Have read anecdotes of decrease occurrence of bcc and scc after fully ablative CO2 resurfacing using old school technology, not fractionated technology. Interested in cost of procedure and how to find this ‘older’ technology. Have received one quote of $13k to $15k and wondering if this is standard.

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