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Venus Viva causes hives and raised red skin 4 days post procedure. (Photo)

halersmoeOct 21, 2016
Has anyone ever see a a reacrion to venus viva 4 days agtee treatment like this? I have red hives all over my face. I did the laser for a few pigmentation spors but have always had smooth skin. Im very worried about this. Ive done fraxil and c02 and have never had these reactions. Please advise

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