A popular cosmetic treatment has left one Aussie mum “traumatised” after it caused extreme pain in her face and eyes and burning skin, resulting in multiple trips to emergency and a serious infection.

I t was the morning after a birthday barbeque, and I woke up wondering why my lips felt dry and flaky, more so than usual.

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