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2 months post op Fraxel Laser, I have no oil when every time I wake up. Is this normal?

notworthJun 3, 2015
had my fraxel dual last two months my skin is so oily but after the treatment I observed that my face isn't oily that much and no sweat glands production and I'm wondering does laser destroyed the sebaceous gland?

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