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Should I be concerned about the lines after microdermabrasion and a peel? (photo)

Gregarious5985May 2, 2019
I have just gotten my 4th treatment of microdermabrasion followed directly by a peel and until yesterday had not before seen such drastic lines all over my face until now. I’m worried they will scar and stay brown. What should I do?

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