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Is it common immediately after IPL not to have any change? (Photo)

Cassiesmiles1981Dec 21, 2018
I had IPL 18 hours ago. My Doctor told me it would feel like a sunburn and I would have possible swelling. I was also told to expect flaking. I had none of these things and now I wonder if it didn't work.

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