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Fractional laser CO2 aftercare 3 days post op, how long is the downtime going to be? (photo)

JujaApr 18, 2018
I did fractional laser CO2 on my face , I have a very sensitive skin . It is still red , iching and bit burning . I only use cicabio cream for bioderma . Today is the 3 rd day . How long I need to go down and back to life routine ? Do I need to take any anti-histaminique or anti inflammatory?

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