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Bruising on face post pulse dye laser treatment. Any suggestions? (photo)

abatesonMay 25, 2016
I had a pulse dye laser treatment for a red spot on my face (I have rosecea). I ended up with quite a bruise. Is this normal? Is it possible I might scar or have permanent discolouration? How long does it take to resolve and what can I do to speed up the process?

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