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Will crying intensely after IPL reopen veins on face?

Graceful2038Apr 7, 2019
Hi. I had ipl and laser to treat facial redness and veins on Wednesday at 6pm. It is now Sunday 7pm where I am, but today I got quite upset due to personal reasons and it seems like my face is red again. I also used the gym this morning. Do you think the redness will go away?

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Dr. Neda Vanden Bosch, MD
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Answered on May 2, 2019
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Dr. John Hernried, MD
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Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Apr 15, 2019
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