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Can Pelleve damage skin?

Anna07Apr 22, 2014

I've had two Pelleve treatments and my eye area looks worse (Ive taken before and after photos). I am afraid to get the third treatment, is it possible for Pelleve to cause collagen/skin damage? I was not told Pelleve would make you look worse before better. The results so far are concerning.

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