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I had eyebrow laser tattoo removal yesterday at a laser and skin surgery center and my lids were swollen after (Photo)

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estherphanJan 20, 2016

I had 2 sessions the same day 30 mins apart using the piccosure or the lutronic ...is this normal I woke up the next morning ?

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