I am afraid of perm scaring from the laser track marks of the resurfx I had done yesterday. It is a prestigious dermatology clinic and the tech did several passes on sides of face and chest. I was told its good for the pock marks on chin and pigmentation. My neck and chest was fine but included it for the price. What can I do? I see tiny holes and my skin feels like leather. I also had a blister besides track marks.
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