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I got my first zit when I was in fifth grade.
Numbing cream is optional and downtime is minimal, like one to two days of sunburn-like redness.
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After an in-office treatment, dont forget to reapply sunscreen!
And you could always throw on a wide-brimmed hat andsunglassesfor extra protection.
I cried, I laughed, and then I called my best friend.
