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Is red or dark skin normal during the healing process after laser skin resurfacing? When will the normal color return? (photo)

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I had sciton halo laser skin resurfacing on my face 3.5 weeks ago. They used the erbium laser as spot treatment to remove dark raised bumps. I have olive toned skin and I have noticed that as the weeks have gone by the areas that underwent deeper treatment are turning red and dark and some freckles at these treated areas are returning. I am currently on 3.5% hydroquinone. Is normal to the healing process for my skin tone?

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