Redness lasts for 2 months after ablative laser resurfacing treatment. Will it ever go away? (photo)

March 11, 2017
Asked By:zambia in Hartford, CT

I had ablative laser resurfacing done on 2 cheeks to treat post acne scars. One side healed perfectly,but the other still has red spots left. I've been using bepanthen as a post laser care,but it didn't help at all.

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