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Post Rhinoplasty: When Can IPL Treatments be Safely Performed?

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schmie2Apr 13, 2011

I had a rhinoplasty and facial fat grafting 13 weeks ago. I have begun to notice broken blood vessels on and around my nose and would like to rid myself of them. When would it be safe to do the IPL treatment?

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