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Should a correct application of Levulan result in a more uniform redness to the face?

sjeaniseJan 13, 2018
2 days ago I had levulon with phototherapy. During the application I noticed and mentioned that I was afraid the levulon was not applied uniformly. Now I have well demarcated “stripelike” areasof redness. And one side is barely pink while the other is “more red”. I love the plastic surgeon and the staff are very nice. But I’ve had some minor issues such as being accidently over charged, scheduled for a wrong procedure and no prior phone call to change the appointment. They seem sloppy

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Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
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Answered on Jan 18, 2018
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