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Dark mark under eye is this a burn?

iwantbeauty17Jul 24, 2016
I did an under eye chemical peel with 15 tca it was my second peel but first time doing it under my eyes. After it peeled off like 2 days later a reddish brown mark appeared under my eyes u can see it especially clear if i tilt my head back

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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