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Am I a candidate for BBL? (Photo)

kellannsJan 5, 2024
I am pale skinned-so 1 on the fitzpatrick scale and in the past chemical peels have given me post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. I have a little left and redness, so I was hoping to get BBL. One dermatologist told me he thinks I would probably get hyperpigmentation from this laser due to this. Another says, I would be a good canditate. I wondered opinions on this? Thanks!

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