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A member asked:

I have acne scars, and my doctor recommended co2 fractional laser, but she said it won't cure 100% but 70-80%. can i take the treatment again?

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laser ; acne: This can be a very effective treatment if in the right hands and you can do this multiple times. Watch out for depigmentation and ask about this with your doctor.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/3/2015

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Dr. Leonard Grossman answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes: You can definitely repeat the treatment again once the skin has healed completely. Make sure you see significant improvement before undergoing the repeat treatment.

Answered 11/16/2013

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