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How can I treat major swelling and itching after second laser treatment?

Julia JFeb 21, 2014
It's been several hours since the treatment. Have put ice on it and used cortisone cream and Aloe but it's still getting worse. On and under my chin and on my neck. Anything else I might try?

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