Can Fraxel make a pre-existing skin condition worse?
How does Fraxel affect any existing cancers or maladies already on the skin?
Answers from doctors (1)
Answered by Rejuve
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Fraxel like any other lasers should never be done skin cancers or lesions that have potential to form skin cancers. In addition, any active skin problems such herpes or other skin infections, eczema or other forms of dermatitis, etc should also be avoided.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
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