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Does Fraxel cause the skin to tan?

amy888nguyen
I had co2 laser 2 years ago and had hyperpigmenation afterwards. I received fraxel 3 days ago to correct some of the melasma. Is it normal to look tan? How long does that last? By the way, I am Asian. 

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