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What is the average cost of removing these broken capillaries using a laser? I have them all over my face, but money is tight.

maurbooJun 5, 2014
I purchased a skin peel TCA 30%. Will this make these capillaries worse? FYI I have very oily skin plus large pores and am prone to acne Sorry no photo

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Dr. John Landi, MD
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Answered on Jun 18, 2014
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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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