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Red /pink marks after a peel (they look broken capillaries/discolorations or burned skin)

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vegansmileFeb 9, 2017
I had a (mandelic acid ) peel 30% ,2 months ago ,and i still have some red/ pinkish marks on my cheeks ,they don't improve even with a gentle and regular skin care regime and with using a daily spf 50,they look like broken capillaries or burned hyper-pigmented patches ,are they gonna go away with time,and eventually heal or i will need laser treatment ?What can i do to improve the marks?(they are not scars) .Is the laser treatment necessary ?could you please recommend the best treatment? thanks

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Dr. Mark Taylor, MD
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Answered on Feb 11, 2017
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