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Is It Safe to Wear Makeup After IPL?

Can I wear make-up? I just had IPL done yesterday. I don't know if bacteria can get in there and make-up will infect it?

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Dr. Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD (retired)
Dr. Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD (retired)
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Jul 30, 2009
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