A 18-year-old female asked:
For how many days will the redness on my face remain after the dead skin removed due to burn from waxing?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Robert Bergeranswered
Dermatology 43 years experience
Up to 2 weeks: Depends upon the degree of injury from waxing.
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Dr. Michael Macdonaldanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 35 years experience
Days to weeks: The healing period can range from days to weeks. Silicone scar gel or liquid can be used to speed up and improve the healing.
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Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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