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Can fraxel laser be done without numbing cream? i need other options because i had a bad reaction to the cream. and this procedure is for my back.

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Fraxel : It can be done without numbing cream. Using a cold roller in between shots is helpful. I would be careful with any light based therapy while you are on Minocycline and in any areas you are using retin a (tretinoin) however.

Answered 6/30/2014

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