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A member 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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Up to 2 weeks: Depends upon the degree of injury from waxing.

Answered 9/28/2016

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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.

Answered 6/29/2015

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