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A 23-year-old female asked:
I am undergoing laser toning for my face to treat large pores and pigmentation marks.few hours after the treatment i notced acne breakouts. reason?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. William Culvineranswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 32 years experience
Laser resurfacing: The laser procedure causes injury to the skin and as things heal, some of the pores may clog due to inflammation in the hair follicles and oil glands and cause an increase in acne lesions. It should be a temporary thing and ultimately, things should be better.
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