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Discolouration after Restylane skin booster? (Photo)

wasinjayJul 23, 2017
3 months ago I had Restylane skin booster injected around my cheeks for reducing pores and acne scars. Immediately after the treatment, I got some discolouration from bruising which stay there for 1 month and didn't improve also my pore and scars as well. So I decided to have later treatment, CO2 and Erbium yag for 2 sessions. Now I'm satisfied with my pores and scars but my discolouration is very prominent. I do not know what kind of conditions I have and how to get rid of it.

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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Dr. Melvin Elson, MD
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