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Why have my acne scars became pink and dark after CO2 laser and microneedling sessions

sania009Jul 31, 2018
Why my acne scars become pink and some in dark in color after 3 co2 laser and 1 microneedling sessions? When it will heal to my normal color i am soo depressed they look noticible Ps i am dark skinned thnks

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Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
Specialist Dermatologist
Answered on Oct 29, 2018
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