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Hyperpigmentation or hemosiderin after Vbeam? (photos)

Man.gJan 26, 2019
Hello, sorry for my English, I come from Belgium. I had a vbeam perfecta purpuric treatment 12 days ago and I am still marked. Is this normal? The bruises are gone but leave a red-brown color on my skin. Is it hyperpigmentation or hemosiderin? Vitamin K oxide and vitamin C can help? Thanks a lot for your answers

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