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What kind of light to avoid after a fractional CO2 laser treatment?

sumilidon33Jul 29, 2017
Should I avoid using electronic devices? Should I avoid light from light bulbs? Should I stay in a dark room for a whole week? O I can stay in some areas of my house where there is indirect sunlight.

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