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How soon after TCA Cross can I wash my face?

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dromero915Oct 6, 2017

I gently washed my face about 5 hours after the procedure and immediately applied Vaseline after pat drying my face. All I was told was to keep my face moisturized but was not told how soon to wash my face. I tried doing my research but could not find anything on his soon to wash my face. Should I be worried?

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