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Risks involved with IPL laser treatments for rosacea?

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I've read that many people have experienced severe complications because of IPL laser treatments. Orange peel skin, and terrible scarring to name a few. I also noticed that many of these posts and stories were from 2010-2012. Have they worked out the kinks as of late? Are these issues rare occurrences? I'm scheduled to get my first IPL treatment in a week, and am wondering if I should cancel ASAP. Note:my treatment will be for rosacea.

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