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Can I use makeup 3 days after CO2? (Photo)

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lizzamazonaJun 23, 2018

I had co2 laser and its been 3days now. My face is gettin darker and i need to go work and i’m embarrassed of my face now bcoz i have alot of dark spots and the mark of the laser. My skin is fair and the marks are so obvious in my face.

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