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Tat rmvl w/laser treatments, about 2 yrs into it. skin was badly burned w/laser 10 days ago, and now skin smells bad. dr. says not infctd. why smell?

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Dr. Michael Kulick answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Smell not always bad: The tissue that is coming off following your laser treatment can cause the skin to smell. If you are concerned about infection you should see your doctor.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 4/7/2014

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A member asked:

Tat rmvl w/laser treatments, about 2 yrs into it. skin was badly burned w/laser 10 days ago, and now skin smells bad. dr. says not infctd. why smell?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kulick answered

Dr Jackson agreed

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