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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)

August 1, 2018
Asked By:skinnoob in Singapore, SG

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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Answer: Normal reaction following TCA in your skin type

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