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Can I fly same day after miraDry Treatment?

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cacheto01Sep 14, 2016

I am planning to fly same day after a Miradry treatment. Is that possible? I am planning to have the procedure done either one day before or the same day I am taking a short flight 1.5 hours to another location. It is ok to do it? Thanks

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Dr. Peter J. Capizzi, MD
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Dr. Ravi Somayazula, DO
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Dr. Grant Stevens, MD
Dr. Grant Stevens, MD
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Dr. Angeline Lim, MD
Dr. Angeline Lim, MD
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Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
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Dr. Jared Mallalieu, DO
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