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What if the treated area does not peel after Fraxel Dual?

July 22, 2017
Asked By:ehigdon in Austin, TX

I had dual fraxel on my face, eyes neck and chest. I had some some dry crusty skin on my nose, jaw area and neck. The rest of The treated area did not appear to get crusty or peel. Is this normal?

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