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1 1/2 years post C02 of neck and chest area - how can I treat red areas? (Photos)

I still have red wings of both eyes laterally and my chest area looks terrible since the ablated area want blended so I now have a two tone look which is very unbecoming when wearing bathing suits etc . Wondering what can be done for both issues ?

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