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Was my Photodynamic Therapy done incorrectly?

Tabby
I have had the Levulan with IPL treatment 3 times over the last three years. The first two times were by the same office and my face reacted the same way - very red, swollen and then a peeling period for about 6/7 days. The results were amazing. This last time was by another office and my face was barely red for an hour and there was no swelling and very little peeling - the peeling was finished after 3 days. Do you think the last treatment was adminstered incorrectly?

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