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Experience using Lumenis Acupulse CO2 Laser?

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ashfritzOct 3, 2016
I am scheduled to have a CO2 laser treatment, with the Lumenis Acupulse Laser. I would like feed back on the types of lasers. I already know there are ablative and non-ablative, like Fraxel. Does anyone have experience using the Lumenis Acupulse CO2 Laser?

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