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Is It Normal to Have Yellowish Liquid Come from Area Treated by Fraxel?

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IndentedScarJun 5, 2010

After my first Fraxel done on an indented scar yesterday, some yellowish liquid slowly comes out from the treated area and the treated area is breaking out. Is it normal?

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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
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