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Can I Get an IPL Before a Very Light Chemical Peel? How Would the Waiting Period Be in Between?

Marie in CanadaMar 29, 2012
I am getting my first IPL treatment in 5 days for acne scarring. I am wondering if it is ok to book a very light chemical peel 3 days before IPL treatment? Thank you :)  

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