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7 months post op CO2 laser, now have raised scars on my checks. Will these go away? Options? (photo)

Nice4514Aug 24, 2022
I had a co2 laser about 7 months ago, I now have raised lines on my cheeks, any idea if these will go away? Not sure what they are.

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