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Possible Sweat Gland Damage After Laser Treatments

I had a full facial MicroLaser Peel (20 micron depth) and 20% ProFractional Laser Resurfacing (200 micron depth) done 16 days ago. I'm worried that...

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Prolonged Swelling After Laser Treatment

I am a 42 year old Asian woman and I had full facial MicroLaser Peel (20 micron depth) and 20% ProFractional Laser Resurfacing (200 micron depth) a...

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Bad Laser Peel: How to Fade Laser Treatment Scars

Severe scarring post Active FX laser - PLEASE HELP! I am nearly 8 weeks post-op from the Lumenis Active FX/Deep FX laser on my face. I have 'pock'...

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Treatments for Hyperpigmentation After Laser Treatment?

My doctor, a dermatologist, knew I had a hyperpigmentation condition before the laser treatment. Now, I have huge dark brown spots on my cheeks after...

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Is It Normal to Have Deep Wounds After Laser Treatment for Xanthelasma?

I’m 4 days out from Erbuim laser treatment to remove Xanthelasmas from my eyelids. I had them removed about 3 years ago using a tool that burned...

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How Long Should I Wait Between Laser Treatments?

This past Friday I had a laser treatment on my face. This coming Friday I have an appointment for a Fractional treatment on my face. Is it too soon?

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What Can I Do to Get Rid of Hyperpigmentation Caused by Laser Treatments?

I have had 2 fractional 1540 laser treatments over a year ago for small sun damage. Now my skin looks worse than before and my sun damage has changed...

Should I Continue my Medlite Treatment?

I have gone thru 3 series of Medlite laser treatment. My only large sun spot on my right cheek is still there. I also have freckles on both cheek and...

Blisters, Spots, and Scarring After KTP Laser

I had KTP Laser 4 weeks ago, and my face blistered. I'm left with what may be permanent scarring. I have several indented red "scratches"...

Burns and Dents After Aura Laser Treatment

I am 41 years old, and 10 days ago, I had a 15-minute Aura Laser Treatment for a few small broken capillaries around my nose. I was left with second...

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