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Does dermabrasion reduce the appearance of wrinkles? i have a lot of wrinkles, as well as age spots. will dermabrasion reduce both, or just the spots?

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Dr. Ron Peltonanswered

Facial Plastic Surgery 39 years experience

True : True dermabrasion (not microdermabrasion) will address both of these issues.

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