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How Soon After a Genesis Treatment Followed by an Ipl Can I Begin Using Triluma to Lighten Spots? Thank You in Advance.

tee525Oct 1, 2013
I had these two procedures yesterday with moderate peppering on my cheeks. I know it will time to heal, and flake, but can i use the triluma to lighten the spots?

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