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Is my skin ruined forever from co2 laser?

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I had erbium and co2 laser 4 weeks ago to tighten my eye area. My skin is raised, bumpy, shiny and leathery. Makeup doesn't cover the damage properly. Is my skin ruined forever? Is it possible it could look and feel normal again?

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