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How resilient is skin to laser treatments? (i.e. tattoo removal; fraxel resurfacing). is there a threshold where the skin says 'uncle'?

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Different types.: Different types of lesions require different types of laser You need to show this to a derm doc that does laser and he /she will tell you how it can be done safely and when to stop. Not that laser may not be the best answer and may need to seek a plastic surgeon advice.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 5/22/2015

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