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1 week post IPL on lower legs that left hyperpigmentation. Will it scar permanently? What can I do to treat it? (photos)

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I had IPL treatment on my lower legs about a week ago and my skin had a terrible reaction, it did’nt hurt or sting even no blisters just a terrible reaction from the laser, first it was red bumps everywhere and was itchy and a week after im left with brown pigmentation on my legs everywhere, is this going to scar forever? What should i do to treat it. Please Help

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