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IPL photofacial gone wrong? Left with worse scarring. (photo)

Aliciaa eve
I got a ipl photofacial about a month ago and the day i went i was left with burning swollen spots she told me it would be normal the next day i wokeup with burns she also said it was normal due to my face probably tanned prior. I left it alone until it healed properly and i was left with pink baby like skin but only on those spots. A month later my face is 3 different colors and it really bugs me because its very noticable. I cant get anything to make it go away or even cover it. Help!

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