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I Had V Beam Laser Treatment on my Chin. 1 Week Later I Drank Alcohol, Will This Ruin the Effect of my Treatment?

nyc2013Apr 11, 2013
I had v beam lazer treatment on my chin. 1 week later I drank alcohol, will this ruin the effect of my treatment? I hardly drink at all but, 1 week after the treatment I did a night out of drinking. I am concerned I ruined the effect of my treatment!

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