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Are there any serious side effects of sun spots removal with laser?

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Laser: Generally laser treatments are very well tolerated but few patients may experience redness, swelling. Rarely, skin blistering, scarring, decreased or increased pigmentation, infection may occur. Your dermatologist can guide you appropriately about it.

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Answered 2/4/2019

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