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Will my face heal from infection from Fraxel? I think my face was burned! This is pic 7 days after! (Photos)

HollDoll38Dec 16, 2017
I had a spot treatment for an acne scar with fraxel laser7 days ago. I developed an infection the next day and was put on antibiotics and muciproin. I feel my face was burned! I worry about scarring:-(

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Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
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Answered on Dec 25, 2017
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I don't know your skin type but the settings are very aggressive. If technique is not correct, it is possible to cause bulk heating and burn the skin. I can't say exactly what the problem is without pictures or performing the procedure. However, redness persisting this long needs therapy to ...

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