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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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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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How Many Microns Deep or Passes Typically Done with CO2 Laser?

I am booked for a CO2 Silk Touch/Feather Touch ablative laser session for the full face, at a cost of $4000. My doctor says she will use 120 microns...

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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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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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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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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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Brusing Under Eye Month After Laser Resurfacing Normal or Not?

Brusing Under Eye Month After Laser Resurfacing Normal or Not?

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Should Skin Blister After Postdye Laser Treatment?

Should Skin Blister After Postdye Laser Treatment?

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When Will I Start to Look Normal Again After CO2 Laser Treatment?

I have very bad swelling, bruising, and raw skin with minimul bleeding after Day 1. When will I look normal again and when can I wear makeup?

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