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Laser hair removal redness and scarring - how can I treat this? (Photo)

Ive had laser hair removal on my unibrow for 5 sessions and it was fine, but the last one burnt too much and was infected after a day, it left a visible pothole and redness that is still visible after 8 months, ive done 2 CO2 sessions but it hasnt helped much, what else can I do?

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