Removing freckles
Nowadays, people are tattooing freckles on their faces in a bid to get a new look. However, that wasn’t always the case. Many people once wanted their freckles gone for good. Many people have tried various treatments over the years, including natural honey and juice masks and ointments. Back in the 1930s, women had the option to freeze away their freckles.
Dr. Matarasso was behind the practice that saw people plug their nose, cover their eyes, and breathe through a tube. Then, the doctor would freeze areas of people’s skin and dig the freckles out with a needle. A few weeks later, their skin would heal freckle-free. While it might not have been the best option, Dr. Matarasso did pave the way for the use of dry ice, so there’s something.
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