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How Long After Ultherapy Do I Need to Wait Before Getting Lip Waxing?

LIGenieFeb 23, 2013
I had Ultherapy 3 days ago. How long must I wait before I get the area above my lips waxed?

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Dr. Carlo Honrado, MD, FACS
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Dr. Angela Sturm, MD
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