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Reddish in color after 60% TCA cross was performed. Is this healing properly? (Photos)

ram13Jul 23, 2017
I just got tca cross 60% last week and how will i know if it's healing properly? Are the scars supposed to be a bit reddish in its color? Should i worry? I have been washing my face with a gently mild cleanser exactly 1 day after the tca cross was performed. I wash twice a day only, one in the morning and one in the evening. How long will this last? Would i be allowed to get another TCA cross the following month? Would you say this is healing properly and excellently? Thankyou

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