Best Skin Aftercare Following Laser Resurfacing?

Is there anything special I need to do (or not do) to recovery skin after a laser skin treatment or increase the effectiveness of the laser...

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Skin Care After Laser Resurfacing?

Seems like the laser resurfacing will be tough on my skin. what should I do?

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What's the Best Moisturizing Cream to Use After Laser Resurfacing?

I had CO2 laser resurfacing 10 days ago.  I love the new and emerging skin, however, I don't know what everyday moisturizing cream (with...

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Blackheads Normal After Laser Resurfacing and TCA Peel?

I had laser skin resurfacing done on my face and a TCA chemical peel on my neck about three weeks ago. Now, I'm getting a lot of blackheads! I'm...

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Discoloration from Erbium Laser Resurfacing

I am a 26 year-old-girl of Asian origin. I went to a doctor for chemical peels to treat my acne. I started seeing significant difference and wasn't...

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Hyperpigmentation and Redness from Laser Skin Resurfacing

I had laser skin resurfacing for acne in August, and I still have redness and hyperpigmentation. What is the best and quickest method to get rid of...

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White Under Eye Rings from CO2 Erbium Laser?

Ten years ago, I was treated with a CO2 Erbium Laser on the upper half of my face (from forehead to under the eyes). I now have white...

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How Long Does It Take to See Full Results After Laser Resurfacing?

How long until you see laser resurfacing results for under eyes only. It was the coherent co2 laser.

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Laser Burn Due to Laser Resurfacing.

I am 22yrs indian female with dark skin, 2days ago I went for photo rejuvenation. Immediately after the treatment my skin started burning and now I...

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Accutane After Laser Skin Peel

Hi i was wondering if i could start a regimen of Accutane after I had a Laser Skin peel. I had the Laser on feb 12 and and have seen some results but...

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Best Post-op Skincare Products for Maintaining Laser Resurfacing Results?

There are so many skincare products available, and it's hard to know what to chose. I'm looking to maintain the great results from my Fractional...

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After Laser - Brown Spot Removal. Still Pink 11 Weeks Later.

11 weeks ago I went to a clinic to remove brown spots on my body some on my back, left waist and above my stomach, they first used a fractional laser...

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IPL Vs BBL for Sun Damaged Skin?

I've been given two opinions for skin Laser resurfacing for sun damage. One is IPL and the other is BBL (Broad Band Light). Is one better than the other?

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Oily Skin After CO2 Laser Resurfacing?

I had CO2 Laser Resurfacing done a year ago and I still have shiny, unnatural looking skin which seems to look sweaty. My nose is very oily and the...

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Long-term Effects of Staph Infection from Laser Resurfacing?

I am very frightened. I had laser resurfacing 6 days ago. I spent the night in the hospital last night because of a fever. The culture said I had a...

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How to Treat Laser Burns?

I got Laser diode burns in legs and arms. (picture of leg) Would TCA peel help? Would Mequinol help? I got this brown spot since 8 months.

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Matrix RF for Mild Acne Scarring and Red Marks?

I've had one treatment of the Matrix RF for mild acne scarring and red marks. So far, my skin has broken out and seems very rough around the nose,...

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Normal Healing After Laser Resurfacing?

I had taken Accutane for a period of three weeks and discontinued the use because of severity of it. I have been off of it for three weeks. I have a...

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Wrinkles More Prominent After Laser Resurfacing Normal?

Is it normal for wrinkles and crinkles to appear more prominent after Laser resurfacing? It has been one month and wrinkles look worse and neck...

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Petechiae (Red Spots) Normal After Laser Resurfacing?

I had full face quite deep tradtional CO2 Laser resurfacing 8 weeks ago for acne scars (full face bar eyes), i still have some mild swelling in lower...

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Laser Face Surgery - Red Bumps, Burning and Pain

85 years old-had laser facial surgery. 7 days post, she went to the ER for incredible pain, itching and burning with little red dots over most of her...

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Still Red 8 Months After Laser Scar Resurfacing

In February 2010 I had laser scar resurfacing on a surgical scar on my nose and the area is still quite red 8 months post-op. The surgeon who did the...

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Is It Normal to Have A Rash After Laser Resurfacing?

I had laser resurfacing 4 days ago and apart from the pain that i have this morning i woke up with what i believe is a rash all over my chin and...

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What Causes Broken Capillaries After Laser Treatment?

In the past I have had laser treatments for broken capillaries on my face. The first treatment I have been unresponsive. The second treatment is where...

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Can Laser Resurfacing Cause Acne Breakouts?

I've had 3 pixel laser sessios done and have experienced breakouts afterwards. My derm told me it has nothing to do with the procedure, but I had...

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Is Using the Skin Culture Peel Safe After Getting Skin Resurfacing Done?

I Have had acne problems since I was a teenager and now that I'm 35, I'm still breaking out even after the resurfacing procedure. On top of that, my...

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Redness After Medlite 4 Laser Treatment

I just had laser medilite 4 for pigmentation the areas are red, when will the redness go? One area was a bump that I had and developed a pigmentation...

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Chances of CO2 Laser Resurfacing Causing Scarring?

Four days ago, I received Fraxel Repair, in addition to CO2 spot treatment. The doctor made about 20 pencil point holes on my cheeks with the CO2....

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Redness Around Scar After Erbium Treatment?

I had an Erbium treatment to smooth out a scar on my lower arm. The erbium has caused redness around my scar that is still persistent 4 months after...

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Pink Skin After Laser Treatment

After my treatment of lazer removal the scabs are pink when they peel different from my original skin color, will the color return and usually how...

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Hyperpigmentation After Deep Spot Erbium Treatment - What Can I Do?

In may 2010, I had an erbium setting 5 done on two scars on my forehead. I'm white and was off accutane for a year and a half. The redness would...

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Allergic Reaction to Laser Resurfacing and Skin is Very Dry - What to Do?

I have had an Allergic Reaction from the CO2 Laser. Dr. put me on steroids and antibiotics, but my skin is really dry, and the creme they gave me does...

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How Long Until You See Laser Resurfacing Results?

I had co2 laser resurfacing done one month ago and so far am delighted with the removal of freckles and sun damage however, I have no improvement...

CO2 Laser Resurfacing, Day 14 . . . Skin Still Rough and Very Tight.

Day 14 after co2 laser. My skin, especially around chin and mouth, is very tight. I had a breakout on day 12 in that area (after some makeup) with...

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Does Laser Resurfacing Cause Eyelid Creases?

I am in my 30s. Had CO2 laser resurfacing done on my face and noticed creases under my eyes that I didn’t have before. I had a follow-up with my...

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What is the Best Treatment to Repair Texture and Appearance of Skin After Scarring After Laser Resurfacing Treatments?

I had a full face laser resurfacing done 9 months ago & plastic surgeon went deep on my cheeks. I had 2 weeks of down time & cheeks were pink...

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Treatments for Major Damage from Laser Procedures?

I've had affirm, ipl and thermage over a 3yr period. I have DNA damage to my skin, ice pick scars, boxcar scars, rolling scars, collagen...

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Laser Resurfacing w/ Post-op Pain Medication?

I have a higher pain tolerance and I also do not take anything I don't have too, (other than antibiotics). I am wondering after laser resurfacing...

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Erbium Laser for White Scarring Caused by Co2 Laser Resurfacing?

Can Erbium Laser Be Used for White Scarring Caused by Co2 Laser Resurfacing

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Tri-Luma or Time for Redness After Laser Resurfacing and Lower Bleph?

I am 4 weeks post lower eye lid transconjuctive bleph w co2 laser resurfacing. I have read that the erythema can last up to 6 months for some Pa. My...

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How Do I Get Rid of Pinholes from Sciton Arctic Peel?

I had the sciton arctic peel 5 months ago at 6 microns. Is this normally done at such a low setting? My skin is extremely dry now and aged and the...

Why is It Important Not to Scrub Your Face After Laser Treatments?

After facial laser treatment of IPL, V-Beam and Blu-light, my face is peeling rather alot! I want to know why I shouldn’t use an exfoliate or a...

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Will Skin Texture Improve After CO2 Laser Treatment?

I had 3 sessions of fractional Co2 laser on a Multixel machine. I'm really unhappy with the microdots still being visible and my skin texture looks...

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White Scars After Laser Treatment for Broken Capillaries

I had some laser treatment for broken capillaries on my nose, one month ago. Unfortunately, it has left behind some small white scars on the top of my...

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Laser Resurfacing Results After Age 60

I am 64 years old. I have just had Mixto resurfacing done....I am not expecting miracles, but I was quite disappointed as I do not realize any...

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Skin is Dark After C02 Fractional Laser Resurfacing

I recently had C02 fractional laser resurfacing under my eyes and around my mouth. Following the procedure I kept aquaphor on the effected area for 3...

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Fat Loss from Laser Treatments?

Can Laser Treatment for Wrinkles End Up Melting a Bit of Fat in Your Face? I have read numerous reports on this, especially people who go in for...

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Can eCO2 Laser Resurfacing Damage the Malar Bag?

I had the eCO2 facial resurfacing done about a year ago. Since then I have been experiencing puffiness at my left cheek bone which makes my under eye...

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Is BBL Enough to Remove my Pigmentation?

I am a very fair skinned 30 year old who has had multiple BBL treatments for some brown sun spots on my face. The treatments have been effective, but...

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Laser Treatment - Have I Been Burned?

I received laser treatment yesterday on my legs, it is the next day now and it is the next day and i have these dark circles all ove rmy legs, im...

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Limelight by Cutera - Very Painful. Should It Be?

I just had a Limelight by cutera facial and it was VERY PAINFUL...almost unbearabel, and I am very pain tolerant. I had taken a Darvocet about an hour...

Pores Much Larger After Aggresive Ablative Laser Resurfacing, Can I Reverse?

I had three laser resurfacing treatments, one was very aggressive. My pores became much larger after treatments. I did not realize that the...

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Burn After Laser Treatment. Will It Go Away?

I had a laser session and it turned to white spots and never went away then after years a got this laser and this is my result after a day looking...

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Pink and White Streaking After CO2 Fractional Laser

I'm 4wks post op from CO2 fractional laser. Is pink and white streaking still normal?

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Is My Face Peeling Too Quickly?

Setting: 1100. Treatment Area: Whole Face. Stacking On Scars. Purpose: Get Rid Of Acne Scars Doc's Estimated Number of Treatment:3 It's been...

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When Does the Redness Appear After CO2 Laser Resurfacing is Done?

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Is It Normal to Bleed After Matrix Fractional Laser Treatment?

I had matrix fractional laser for acne scarring. My face is swollen and I am bleeding all over the face. My doctor says this will subside. Is this normal?

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Is It Safe to Use Dove Soap the Day After Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment?

Is It Safe to Use Dove Soap the Day After Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment?

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Red Indented Marks on Face After Full Face Erbium, What Is This?

Red Indented Marks on Face After Full Face Erbium

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How Long Should I Wait Between Laser Resurfacing Treatments?

Confused about when to evaluate/seek further treatment after Laser Resurfacing? Having undergone ablative/non-ablative fractional laser resurfacing...

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Is It Normal for Redness to Come and Go After Laser Resurfacing?

I had Palomar Starlux Fractional Laser Resurfacing (both ablative and non-ablative) done almost three weeks ago. My skin is at times back to my normal...

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Harmony XL on Scars - Dead Skin Came off in 2 Days?

My doctor used Harmony XL with 1100 on me. She stacked on my scars. I did not pull on my skin, but I massaged it when I washed my face with Cetaphil...

Matrix Rf for Under Eyes

I had a matrix rf procedure done under my eyes ten days ago. I have loose skin and some puffiness that I did not have before the procedure. The...

Slow Healing and Thick Skin After CO2 - is This Normal?

21 days after co2 laser, my chin line is slower healing and feels thick. is this normal

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I Had a Q Switch Laser Recently. Want to Know How Soon My Freckles Will Vanish. Also my Skin Looks Rough and Bruised.

I dont have fair complexion and had a subsicion for scaring too. I am scared what if it didnt help my freckles to vanish?

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What Can I Do For Ugly Scars After Erbium Resurfacing?

I had 4 sessions of Erbium laser for the fine wrinkles of the upper lip. The 4th one, was very painful and took 6 weeks to heal,and I ended up with a...

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Should I Never Have Laser Resurfacing Again If I Got Hyperpigmentation After One Treatment?

I had erbium laser resurfacing done under both eyes on 7-19-11. I have what looks like post inflammatory hyper pigmentation that has developed under...

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Dermatitis or an Infection Post Laser Resurfacing?

I had Palomar Starlux ablative & non-ablative done 16 days ago. On day 2 I had a fever & tiny fast spreading pustules. I was dx with a Staph...

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Is It Suggested to Do More Than One Fractional CO2 Laser for Chinese Skin?

I have small white scars and little hypertrophic scars on my cheeks. I did fractional co2 laser (ellipse juvia) with 2 or 3 passes and highest...

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Is It Normal To Breakout In Painful Acne After Laser Resurfacing?

I had Laser resurfacing 2 weeks ago and am experiencing what I can only call as painful acne (I have never had any acne issues before) around my mouth...

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Could a Laser Treatment in my Face Have Hurt my Retina?

A Tech did a Laser Treatment (COOL TOUCH CT3 PLUS) in a Doctor's office, and the procedure did not go well at all, she burned all my face but the...

Patients w/ Long-Term Effects of Laser Treatments - Your Experience?

How often doctors on this board experience patients coming back to them after one year out from their post laser treatment showing textural changes,...

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I Now Have Hypopigmentation or a Burn on my Right Cheek from Laser Resurfacing, What Can I Do?

Before having laser resurfacing my complexion was next to perfect except for a dime sized scar from acne on each temple and a nickle sized scar on...

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My Skin Completely Broke Out After 2nd Session of Laser Resurfacing, What Do I Do?

I have very sensitive skin and just had my second session of laser resurfaccing August 1st. Now my skin is breaking out again and I don't know...

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What Procedure Will Correct What Matrix Rf Has Done to my Skin?

I have had 5 sessions of matrix rf and it made my skin plump but 3 months after my 5th session my skin sunk in and now the ice pick scars, rolling...

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When Can I Resume Outdoor Activities After Laser Resurfacing?

I am an athlete and am accustomed to wearing at least 70 spf, sweat proof and water proof, sunscreen when riding my bike for 2- 3 hours. I have also...

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Is There a Treatment to Get Rid of Facial Telangiectasias Due to Systemic Scleroderma?

Several years ago I tried 2 different lasers and did not have luck getting rid of the red dots. Maybe there are better lasers for this now. I have had...

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Brusing Under Eye Month After Laser Resurfacing Normal or Not?

Brusing Under Eye Month After Laser Resurfacing Normal or Not?

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Erbium Laser Resurfacing and Salicylic And/or Glycolic Acid?

I recently had Erbium skin resurfacing done (11 days ago). I have used Proactiv for years to manage my acne. At the office where I had the treatment...

Can Autologous Blood Be Injected in Acne Scars After Laser Resurfacing to Help Healing?

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Laser Resurfacing - Still Have Lines Around Chin. Normal?

I had laser resurfacing 10 days ago and there are still a lot of lines around my chin. Is this normal? Will the skin eventually smooth out around my...

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Wrinkles are Worse 10 Weeks After Laser Resurfacing Under Eyes. What Can I Do?

Are very wrinkled what should I do looks worse than before also looks like I have bags near cheeks bone

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What Can I Do For Creases Left on Neck from Brace after Laser Liposysis?

I had laser lipolysis on my neck three weeks ago, and have noticed that I have lumps which correspond to creases in the compression bandage I wore....

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How Do I Know if I'm Being Duped by My Dermatologist?

Hello, I have been receiving treatments with the Sellas-evo laser. My doctor told to come in twice before a session and once after to do a...

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Is Blotchiness 6 Days After Erbium Deep Laser Resurfacing Normal? (photo)

On day 6 after laser resurfacing, the oozing has stopped, the redness has faded a tiny bit, I am peeling a little and itching a lot, but my biggest...

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Ablative Co2 on Face. What is the Normal Recovery Period? (photo)

I decided to undergo an ablative Co2 treatment 4 weeks ago. I was told recovery would be 10 to 14 days and I am still red, swollen, have crusting...

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Ideal SmartDot Laser Setting for Wrinkles?

I have just had a second SartDot Laser, this time it was more painful and pinpoint bleeding. Also my doctor said the protocols have changed...

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Acne Breakout After Laser Resurface Might Be Caused by Wrong Post-treatment Care?

Hello, I had a laser resurface which brought great results for two weeks. After that I had a horrible breakout of acne. Is it possible it was due to...

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Should Skin Blister After Postdye Laser Treatment?

Should Skin Blister After Postdye Laser Treatment?

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Er. Yag Laser Widened and Deepened Scars, What Can I Do? My Wedding Is Coming Up.

I had skin resurfacing done with the Yag laser. I went in for a box scar on my cheek and a small scar on my eyebrow. It has been over two weeks now...

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When Should I Expect to See Results with Palomar Non-ablative Laser Resurfacing ?

I got the palomar non-ablative laser resurfacing treatment done to my entire face to help with melasma a week ago. As expected my skin was red for a...

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