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What is the best laser resurfacing treatment for african american skintones?

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I have icepick acne scarring on my cheeks and jawline. I would like to undergo laser skin resurfacing but I have heard that it is a risky procedure for darker skintones because of possible post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or burns. Is there a CO2 resurfacing laser or other laser which is safe on dark skin? what results can I expect?

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