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A member asked:
Do dermabrasion and laser treatments work?
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Yes: They both help with discoloration, and with superficial acne scarring.
Answered 7/22/2012
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Yes 4 proper indicat: Yes they do work excellently when used for the stated indications. For example lasers have provided a revolutionary treatment for vascular malformations and tattoo removal. Dermabrasion works well for superficial epidermal lesions.
Answered 10/5/2012
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