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Brown patches day after moderate chemical peel. Is this normal or will skin be scarred/discolored permanently? (photos)

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Jules12081208Nov 5, 2014

Just had a moderate chemical peel done yesterday. Certain areas of my face have brown patches. Will this be scarred and permanently discolored in these areas or is it normal?

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