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I had a Nano laser peel (level 8) 4 days ago. When will I completely heal?

gcorteseMay 23, 2015
I had a Nano laser peel 4 days ago to treat many decades of sun damage. I have been following the post opt treatments, however my skin is still very red, blotchy and sore. I did shave and then applied the barrier. When will I completely heal and will my skin go back to normal.

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