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I Am Not Peeling After 2 Fraxel Restore Treatments for Facial Rejuvenisation, Is It Normal?

fraxel_guySep 10, 2012
Hi, I have had 2 fraxel restore treatments yet but i never had a peeling as stated elsewhere that it should happen. The 2nd treatment i had 5 days back but there are no signs of peeling.. Though there is some redness still. Even after the first treatment too,i never had any peeling. I am a 26 yrs old asian guy with an oily skin. I am really scared if the fraxel is really working on my skin? Can it even has side effects? Please help. I will appreciate that. Thank you.

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