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I had my q-switch freckles laser treatment done 5 days ago. My skin peeled, and now it's pink for 3 days. Is it normal? (Photo)

rawan1212Aug 31, 2015
I have my q switched freckles laser treatment done from 5 days my skin peeled ,and now it's pink for 3 days is it normal ? and what should I do at home to get rid of that pinkness.

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Dr. William Marshall Guy, MD
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Answered on Sep 6, 2015
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