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Acne on my cheeks after ND YAG laser hair removal

SawirkAug 8, 2018
I am doing ND YAG laser hair removal on my face but i started getting small Acne acne after my third session. Specifically under cheeks.And i have never had any acne under my cheeks.Im doing my 7th session and one session remaining. Will this acne formation remain forever ?

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