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2 weeks after TCA Cross the brown skin has dropped off but, my nose seems to have red marks and got worse. Opinion? (photos)

skinnoobAug 1, 2018
i had small ice peck scars and i did TCA with a doctor but after 2 weeks it looks worst than my previous. is this normal? my doctor say need to wait for a month for this redness to go off? i like to seek 2nd opinion.. it looks worst than BEFORE what can i do to spped up the process or what should i do next?

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Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
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Answered on Aug 3, 2018
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