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I am having my 3rd Vbeam treatment on 9/17. Is it OK to get a full body massage 2 days later?

I am having my 3rd Vbeam treatment on 9/17. Is it ok to get a full body massage 2 days later?

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Dr. Kally Papantoniou, MD, FAAD
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Dr. Kally Papantoniou, MD, FAAD
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Answered on Sep 14, 2015
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