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I've seen portable Picosure laser machines online for $120. Do you think these would work?

lornyJan 16, 2018
These cheap Picosure laser machines for $20 claim to be able to remove tattoos, pigmentation, wrinkles & scars.

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Dr. Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS
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