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Treatment for severe burn & scar on face after laser hair removal (Photos)

lipshadowsOct 8, 2022
I had laser hair removal on my face and it felt like my skin was on fire. My skin blistered badly and my dermatologist said I have a second degree burn. It has been healing slowly but steadily, however I have a horrible scar left in its place. It’s pink with dark brown edges and it makes me very insecure as it’s on my face. Are there any treatments I can do to fix this?! I’m so scared it’ll stay like this long term or worse, forever.

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