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Are these marks normal after IPL (crusting that should peel off) or are they burns, and should I be concerned? (Photo)

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I had IPL treatment today. The skin still feels tender 12 hours after the treament, but redness has faded. I am worried because the left temple area (in picture) has a new rectangular brown shape around the area that was treated with IPL. Is this going to go away in a few days or is this now permanently discolored?

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