How can I remove brown spots from ice pack burn during Kybella swelling? (photos)

May 25, 2016
Asked By:chispa.8 in Chicago, IL

I did one Kybella treatment 4 months ago. Did not see any change to be honest but got an awful ice burn from ice pack i used to reduce swelling. I now have dark brown spots and have tried bleach cream with no success. Anything else i can do? I am afraid they will get darker with sun. I regret doing this treatment.

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May 28, 2016

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