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If a nail is removed by laser, will a new nail grow back?

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Dr. Raymond Schneider answered

No: The laser will destroy the nailbed so the nail will not grow.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/3/2013

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A member asked:

If a nail is removed by laser, will a new nail grow back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Raymond Schneider answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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