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Accutane and Velashape? Please help, I am confused

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ElizaseanMay 9, 2015

So I am 23 and I have cellulite and I want to get velashape because it is the only avaulable in my country, no cellulaze! But I am also starting accutane, but I heard they cant go together? Is that true? What shull I start with? Also can I get juvederm voluma in my cheeks while on accutane? Thanks

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