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?

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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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