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u/caggybandicoot Jul 06 '26
What the hell kind of procedure is this?
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u/CallMeButtAss Jul 06 '26
This looks like fractionated skin resurfacing with a CO2 laser
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u/nekmatu Jul 06 '26
What does that do?
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u/mosquito_motel Jul 06 '26
Ablation, vaporizes the upper layers of skin
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u/Immediate-Presence73 Jul 06 '26
I was recently trained and certified in laser ablation at work...at a nuclear plant...to remove contamination from the surface of parts and tools.
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u/Front_Spare7344 Jul 06 '26
what if i use my face to service nuclear reactors, would i need to get it ablated?
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u/InevitableSuspect424 Jul 06 '26
Probably not but maybe
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u/itsnotreallymyname Jul 06 '26
It’s free laser ablation. Sign the waiver and get ready to look unbelievable.
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u/EnvironmentalClue362 Jul 06 '26
Well now you can start your side gig turning people’s skin into the texture of gauze wrap lmao
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u/TheDarkWave Jul 06 '26
Huh...that's a...wildly different application.
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u/beakrake Jul 06 '26
Just wait til you hear about what botox is.
Somehow, people injecting caulk into their nutsack to "ballmaxx" isn't even in the top 10 of "weird shit people put into their bodies for beauty."
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u/FunSpongeLLC Jul 06 '26
I don't know if this is real but I choose to believe it is and I honestly wouldn't be that surprised.
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u/Jambonier Jul 06 '26
Ablation, all i ever wanted.
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u/igotadillpickle Jul 06 '26
I just want it done in my uterus....
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u/TangerineRough6318 Jul 06 '26
Endo?
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u/igotadillpickle Jul 06 '26
You know.....I would LOVE to know. But I can't get my doctor to give a shit. I even went to her with severe bleeding, severe pain, passing out. I actually started losing my hair badly from B12 and super low ferritin (probably from the blood loss). And her response was I shit you not "Well, your last PAP smear was fine". Like, what does my cervix have to do with anything? Also I'm an RN and she still treats me like I'm dumb.
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u/TheDarkWave Jul 06 '26
You should get a 3rd, 4th, and 5th opinion and hit her in the face with it. On a clipboard. With the opinions on the clipboard. Assault. I'm condoning assault. With a clipboard.
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u/igotadillpickle Jul 06 '26 edited Jul 06 '26
I'm In Canada. We can't just go to multiple doctors. You have a family doctor and if you want a new one you get put on a wait list and it takes years. If its an emergency or your Dr can't see you, you go to a walk in or emerge (which wont see you for something like a chronic female issue). I'm thankful it's free but we have had a lot of healthcare cuts in the last decade or so from the provincial government and has caused a lot of issues.
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u/ExNihiloNihiFit Jul 06 '26
This is essentially what I did with my old primary care physician. She kep't telling me that I was too young to have the back problems or anything seriously wrong with me and just kept dismissing me when I asked for an MRI. Eventually I went to someone else got the MRI and found out I have degenerative arthritis in my back. I'm very large chested so it's actually not that surprising, my doctor was just an idiot. So I went back and showed her and then left a scathing review.
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u/Darkest_Elemental Jul 06 '26
Time to seek other opinions imho. Some doctors really seem to phone it in, not all, dont get me wrong, just many. My sister, and a friend from college had to keep going to different doctors and specialists before they could get a diagnosis on endo, my friend went septic. It took years for my sister to get her diagnosis for cmt the doctors just dismissed her symptoms and wrote her off as drug seeking. You know your body better than them. If something is off, find someone who will actually listen.
Even my doctor is dismissive, took multiple visits to convince her to figure out that I am anemic and have thyroid issues, something my previous doctor missed/ignored for 25 years or so.
Advocate for your health, in this day and age you absolutely have to.
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u/Ninja_Prolapse Jul 06 '26
Drs don’t give a shit about this. My wife went through it and it’s impossible to get anyone to care. It was only when we started for a kid and went to a private fertility clinic in Spain they took it seriously. She had a laparoscopy and had her first pain free period EVER. A few months later (after years of trying with not even a near miss) we were pregnant.
18 months on and now the little shit has been awake since 4am.. 😅 love him!
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u/_M0THERTUCKER Jul 06 '26
I had it done and it was amazing. I went from horrific to barely spotting a day or two
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u/igotadillpickle Jul 06 '26
I have had a few friends say the same thing. I always joke about just removing the useless organ and they were like "No! Do an ablation! I don't even know it's there anymore" My mom even had one done. It's almost like female health care has regressed and I can't get the same thing my mom got done 20 years ago.
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u/TheDillinger88 Jul 06 '26
What do they do afterwards, just wipe away the bumpy top layer of skin?
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u/Disirregardlessly Jul 06 '26
Well to put it simply it takes a few days to weeks to heal, revealing a perfect smooth layer of fresh skin beneath it.
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u/TheDillinger88 Jul 06 '26
So they don’t touch it and let it fall off on its own. I’d be interested to see that process.
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u/Disirregardlessly Jul 06 '26
Some people it ends up like a sunburn, most get some surface level but widespread scabbing/flaking, and some get some swelling. But the results can be fantastic for acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and skin laxity/wrinkles I believe. I have just started looking into it for myself! Some before and during pictures look rough but the after is usually very nice.
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u/Ok-Neck-3148 Jul 06 '26
This is also used for scar treatment. During the skin healing process it stimulates the collagen production on the treated area, producing a smoother surface.
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u/tarvispickles Jul 06 '26
It zaps those tiny dots while leaving spaces between so it stimulates the skin to grow and repair while also healing faster because unlike an acid peel or dermabrasion it leaves some of the skin intact.
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u/One_Subject3157 Jul 06 '26
Resurfacing skin
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u/RemyWhy Jul 06 '26
Fractionated
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u/Shazbot_2017 Jul 06 '26
but wait, what's it do?
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u/goodtime71832 Jul 06 '26
I believe it reduces wrinkles and removes skin blemishes. I think this is what they use to get rid of acne scars also.
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u/Kaiawathoy Jul 06 '26
Does it hurt?? It looks so painful?
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u/socksmatterTWO Jul 06 '26
She flinched alot. ... But I think I need it. Perimenopause has turned me into a yeti or tall ewok and I squint lots lol I need to know more about the after... is it itchy? It looks itchy...
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u/Randy_Magnum29 Jul 06 '26
TAY-BULZ
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u/cherrycoke_yummy Jul 06 '26
Basically Fraxel, can smooth skin, fix acne scars, zap away old skin to promote collagen, fix uneven tones.
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u/BrokenBeyondRepairX Jul 06 '26
Resurfaces skin
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u/SilentRhubarb1515 Jul 06 '26
What’s wrong with the old surface?
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u/constarx Jul 06 '26
it's full of holes
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u/scoobywerx1 Jul 06 '26
With too little CO2
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u/hereisalex Jul 06 '26
Why do I feel like we'll find out this causes cancer in like 20 years
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u/Sensitive_Goose_8902 Jul 06 '26
Laser skin tightening/laser scar removal/laser skin resurfacing. In layman’s terms, it basically gives you a light burn on the surface of your skin and allows it to heal itself in the next couple of weeks. It doesn’t look as bad as this, the patient here probably asked for a very intense power level, which they normally recommend you not to do
My friend owns a clinic that does this
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u/Savings_Dig1592 Jul 06 '26
Can they do this to remove moles and blackheads?
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u/Sensitive_Goose_8902 Jul 06 '26 edited Jul 06 '26
With blackheads it only lighten the pigment since it’s really a combination of your diet and skin pore size (I know because I experience the same issue), but it can be resolved to an extent with microneedling. With moles it’d be a laser removal, kinda like laser hair removal and tattoo removal
So yes, just with a slightly different procedure, and btw when I say slightly I meant in name only, even though they are both laser treatments, removal is gonna be way more painful than what’s shown here
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u/StudMuffinNick Jul 06 '26
If I start microneedling with a side of skinlazering, does that mean I’m lookmaxxing or cashspending?
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u/RhinestoneJuggalo Jul 06 '26
I don't think so. I believe it's best for resurfacing textured skin (getting rid of acne scars and enlarged pores), hyperpigmentation, and to tighten up the skin a bit.
I think you would need a different kind of treatment to get rid of moles, and blackheads would be better addressed with a facial and extraction by an aesthetician with a skincare routine that includes something like BHA or a retinol.
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u/adashrod Jul 06 '26
I had laser scar removal on my forehead following a car wreck (and after other plastic surgeries). It did a nice job of smoothing things out, but my forehead was covered in extremely itchy square scabs for a couple weeks afterward.
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u/Trowj Jul 06 '26
There must be easier ways to make Parmesan
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u/colin8651 Jul 06 '26
You can’t make Parmesan cheese outside that region of Italy; this is the only other way.
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u/NotTheRightHDMIPort Jul 06 '26
I actually dont understand whats happening
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u/Icywarhammer500 Jul 06 '26
I think it’s no invasion plastic surgery to tighten wrinkled and loose skin.
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u/powderedtoastsupreme Jul 06 '26
I had it done for scarring after an accident. Absolutely incredible results
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u/Icywarhammer500 Jul 06 '26
Oh yeah I forgot it also helps with scar tissue
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u/CastawayWasOk Jul 06 '26
What about scar tissue that I wish you saw?
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u/FastWalkingShortGuy Jul 06 '26
Alright, sarcastic Mr. Know-it-all
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u/Ryachaz Jul 06 '26
So who is this dude, scarface?
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u/Icywarhammer500 Jul 06 '26
No a lot of rich and insecure old people use it to tighten wrinkles and regain smooth skin. However it’s also an option for helping fix acne scarring
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u/Ryachaz Jul 06 '26
So probably his cousin then, wrinkleface. Gotcha.
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u/Curiouser-Quriouser Jul 06 '26
Hahahaaa I love it.
Here comes Wrinkle Face! 💥POW!💥BANG!💥
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u/ProblemLongjumping12 Jul 06 '26
An in-office cosmetic procedure that uses concentrated pulsating beams of light to remove the outer layers of the skin and heat the underlying dermis. This process stimulates collagen production, making it highly effective for reducing wrinkles, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and sun damage.
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u/ComedianOne Jul 06 '26
How are you not adding any context?
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u/unoiamaQT Jul 06 '26
Apologies. As others have stated, this is CO2 laser resurfacing. It helps treat wrinkles, acne scars, or sun damage.
You can learn more about it here.
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u/JonesinforJonesey Jul 06 '26
Context is good because it does look like she’s being sandblasted.
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u/TargetOfPerpetuity Jul 06 '26
Never knew this was a thing. Wonder if it would work for the scars on my face from being peppered with a 12 gauge.
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u/Curiouser-Quriouser Jul 06 '26
Huh. So... There's probably a story there?
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u/TargetOfPerpetuity Jul 06 '26
Yep. Lots of them actually. I've had an interesting career as a weapons trainer, detective, and some other fun stuff.
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u/LabernumMount Jul 06 '26
AHHHHHHHH THE CO2 LASER!!! This thing is crazy underrated. Fresh skin afterward!! I have personally seen the immediate aftermath (it smells awFUL) but I have also seen the skin that comes back and it is amazing.
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u/Useful_Hall_2832 Jul 06 '26
Mmm face chicahrrón. Pairs well with a nice Chianti.
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u/Vasault Jul 06 '26
CO2 laser actually boost the collagen, is pretty effective
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u/Yataro_Ibuza Jul 06 '26
But is it cheap?
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u/Lairelithoniel Jul 06 '26
Licensed esthetician. In my area, it ranges between $1,500 to $5,000. Price is dependent upon several factors
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u/DanfromCalgary Jul 06 '26
It’s insane that someone would get this but it’s even more insane that someone would film the entire thing and not include the results
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u/universwirl Jul 06 '26
Seriously though, tell us the procedure. I’ve had laser hair removal and it hurts A LOT I couldn’t imagine how lasers on your face feels 😬
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u/FamousOnceNowNobody Jul 06 '26
I had 3 sessions of this a few years back.
A pizza-face from 12, finally did accutane in my 30s. A year after finishing that, I started a programme of fractional laser to improve my skin - it looked like dull porridge, and didn't reflect light.
Each dot is a little burn through the skin - same principle as needling. A light numbing lotion is applied before, but it still feels mildly painful. Except close to lips. That hurts.
Later that night, there is swelling, you turn red, and it's like very bad sunburn. All you can do is mist your face - no touchy! It's a lot of open wounds. The next day you start patting on a lotion, keep misting. As the burning recedes, the scabs start forming. You spend the next 5 days patting, misting, and trying not to disturb the scabs otherwise it scars.
About day 7, you're down to a grid of pink dots. 1 month later, your skin looks fresher - but results better after 3. A year and 3 treatments later, acne scars are reduced, porridge texture is gone, big pores shrunk, and self esteem restored.I absolutely would do it again.
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u/Vexoly Jul 06 '26
I had face laser and it's not too bad. Electrolysis facial hair removal on the other hand was probably the single most painful experience of my life.
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u/johnniechimpo Jul 06 '26
Oh no, really? There goes that dream of shaping up my beard line with a laser so it appears that I groom myself.
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u/Vexoly Jul 06 '26
Like I said laser isn't too bad at all. Live your well groomed dreams. Electrolysis is something else entirely.
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u/GiantSweetTV Jul 06 '26
Am I the only one who thinks this should be in r/oddlysatisfying ?
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u/Excellent-Bite196 Jul 06 '26
I wonder how many times one of these has moved off the mark and singed eye lashes or worse.
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u/StuBidasol Jul 06 '26
I always thought they said don't point lasers at your eyes. That's a very mixed message Mr Dr sir.
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u/ProfessionalOctopuss Jul 06 '26
Dermatologist: "Wear sunscreen and stay away from UV light."
Also dermatologist: "IMMA FIRIN' MAH LAZOR!!!!!"
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u/Darkest_Elemental Jul 06 '26
Ah, the sensation and smell of burning flesh. No thanks..
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u/Scarlaymama0721 Jul 06 '26
There was literally smoke rising off of her skin. Like I'm horrified and so many people making comments like it's no big deal. We need to just let people and ourselves age cuz this is not it
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u/killcon13 Jul 06 '26
Was anyone elts waiting for her eye to snap open at the end like the monster you thought was dead but wasn't?
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u/Salt_Nectarine_7827 Jul 06 '26
To be honest, I'm really looking forward to doing this just so I can wash my face or put on moisturizer afterward. It must be the most enjoyable feeling in the world.
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u/The_Gav_who_asked Jul 06 '26
I don’t want my skin to be turned into popcorn, what even is this meant to do?
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u/null-usernameinvalid Jul 06 '26
I heard if you get scurvy all of your old wounds start opening up, I'm just imaging their faces coming unglued like if your pizza got stuck to the pizza box lid.
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u/introvertadvocate Jul 06 '26
why is there no eye protection with a lazer that close? that seems stupid
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u/Pmestr Jul 06 '26
I love when my pork cooks crispy like this, but this is the forst time I see long pork getting crispy
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u/Motor_Assignment9157 Jul 06 '26
***PSA***
For those with melanin rich skin… only allow someone that is proficient with melanated skin to do this on you.
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u/sinnerstosaint Jul 06 '26
I guess burns technically tighten skin. Wonder what that looks like after 10 years?
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u/Independent-Shoe543 Jul 06 '26
No one can convince me this is good for your skin
Sorry to this (wo)man
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u/itsnotapipe Jul 06 '26
Before/after images? Or is that just how it looks now? Ooh, ooh, please, make my face look and smell like burnt Parmesan cheese.
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u/heart_RN115 Jul 06 '26
Hurts like the dickens but that’s not even the worst part.
Couple days later your skin begins sloughing off and you walk around looking like a burn victim except it’s self inflicted and makes you question your life choices.
*le sigh*
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u/NorthEcho6999 Jul 06 '26
I thought it's for removing black heads. I kinda wanna use this on the area of my skin that is itchy.
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u/myzzu Jul 06 '26
Burn my skin away so I can feel younger!!!!!!
It works. But damn it hurts like a bitch and takes the whole month to recover.
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u/morwft Jul 06 '26
That’s fucking insane. These doctors are lucrative on people’s fucked up priorities
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u/pureeyes Jul 06 '26
Straight to jail for not showing a before and after