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Can I be on antibiotics and get vascular laser (V beam)?

Taking amoxicillin after wisdom teeth removal, how soon must I stop the antibiotics before getting vascular treatment on face?

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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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