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Hi..I had fraxel dual repair about 4 weeks ago..Will these marks go away ? anxiously waiting... (photos)

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fred555Apr 26, 2016

I have small pin holes on my face and noticed a considerate amount of small hair growing on my face..there are also four pimples like scars below my chin line....Do i book my second treatment as for its a series of three..

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