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Microneedling Vs. Profractional Laser, best for anti-aging?

infraglowJul 1, 2016
I'm wondering what the difference is between Profractional laser and Microneedling. I know one is a laser and one isn't but which is better for antiaging? i'm in my mid 40's light caucasian with good skin. I've had a medium profractional before and it was good. Also can you do PRP with Profractioal? How do these treatment results compare? thanks!

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Dr. Christofer Buatti, DO - Account Suspended
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