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Advice on how to make complications from Profound RF microneedling better? (Photos)

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mrslmoeJul 25, 2022

I am stressed about the changes I see after this treatment. Especially my right cheek seems dimpled and is cracking down my cheek like it added 10 years rather than tightening. I am hoping for advice on how to help make it better. The Derm I saw sold the business and isn't helpful.

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Dr. Jeff Rapaport, MD
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Dr. Michael A. Persky, MD
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