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How Soon After Facelift or Mini Facelift is It Safe to Have an IPL Photofacial for Rosacea? Thanks!

December 11, 2011
Asked By:Gigi S.

I had a "mini" facelift a little over two months ago and am wondering if it is safe to now have an IPL Photofacial or a chemical peel.

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December 29, 2011

Answer: Mini facelift and IPL

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Answer: Mini facelift and IPL

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January 2, 2012

Answer: How soon can I have a photofacial following a facelift?

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Todd C. Miller, MD
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January 2, 2012

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Todd C. Miller, MD
December 21, 2011

Answer: IPL Post Facelift....

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Grant Stevens, MD
December 21, 2011

Answer: IPL Post Facelift....

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January 12, 2012

Answer: How Soon After Facelift or Mini Facelift is It Safe to Have an IPL Photofacial for Rosacea?

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Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)
January 12, 2012

Answer: How Soon After Facelift or Mini Facelift is It Safe to Have an IPL Photofacial for Rosacea?

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Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)
December 17, 2011

Answer: IPL Photofacial for Rosacea after Facelift

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Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
December 17, 2011

Answer: IPL Photofacial for Rosacea after Facelift

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