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Dark PIH after CO2 fractional laser. How can this be treated? (Photo)

Forceful845623Feb 21, 2024
I had co2 fractional laser 3 months ago on thigh and calf its very dark looking like same ..please help me i m in depression right now please help me pleas i went to the sun after 3 days of co2 fractional laser with lowers it can also affect please help me to get out of this depression

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