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After crystal microdermabrasion my skin is darker, dull and dry with scabs. 1st time I did this it did not react. (Photos)

June 8, 2018
Asked By:Esiya in La Canada Flintridge, CA

My skin is dull, dry and darker where she completed the treatment. There are scabs near my nose which you can see in the pictures. It has been 3 days since the procedure. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advanced.

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