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Which treatment should be done first - IPL or ProCell microneedling/microchanneling?

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ladyjadeMay 25, 2018
I'm wanting IPL to address redness; the microneedling (with a growth factor serum applied afterward) to improve skin texture. Which treatment should be done first, or does the order not matter? Thanks in advance.

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