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Swelling after ablative CO2 resurfacing - Is this normal? Is there anything I can do? (photo)

May 18, 2019
Asked By:Dorene33 in Newnan, GA

I had ablative CO2 laser resurfacing around 5 weeks ago. I have been very depressed because this is not the outcome I have expected! I still have a lot of swelling mostly around the eyes and the Dr prescribed steroids which has not helped. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. The first photo is rite before the procedure! Second is 5 weeks after!

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