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Burn scratches on face after microdermabrasion and chemical peel. Is this permanent damage?

thetreeDec 24, 2015
My face looks horrible. Will these scratches go away? Is this apart of the process or did I do permanent damage to my skin?

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Dr. Melvin Elson, MD
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