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Will a sunburn a week after ktp laser treatment damage my results? (Photo)

May 27, 2018
Asked By:abateson in Calgary, AB

About a week after I had ktp facial treatment I noticed one of my cheeks looked like it had a burn. I’ve been using sun screen and hat protection when I’m outside. I am now almost two weeks post treatment and the area is still red and sensitive. Will this cause lasting damage? What should I do from here?

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Answer: Sunburn after KTP laser--try microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan

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Answer: Sunburn after KTP laser--try microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan

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