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My upper lip is red after laser hair removal

ampatterson09Apr 16, 2016
I have had many treatments for laser hair removal however the last one was over 9 months ago. I have noticed that on my upper lip I have permanent redness. It isn't bumpy, itchy, or painful. Will this redness ever go away? Is there something I can do to reduce or eliminate the discoloration?

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