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Is it safe to have an IPL treatment on the face 2 months after a fat transfer to the face?

Maya2020Dec 14, 2017
Is it safe to get an Ipl to your face after you had a fat grafting/transfer to your face 2 months ago? Will the Ipl melt the fat that was put in if it’s only been 2 months? Ipl settings joule 34

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