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Can I Have IPL on Botox and Juvederm?

Je me questionneJun 28, 2013
This week, I had Botox in the frown and Juvederm in my lips. Iong time ago I scheduled a photofacial laser treatement. The appointement will be 1 week after my Botox and Juvederm. Is it okay to have laser in my face, since I just had Botox and Juvederm? Thanks!

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