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Having an IPL laser done! What post treatment lotions can I use?

TC007Jan 19, 2016
The therapist has suggested I buy a cream to follow the treatment but it costs $140 for 10ml Is there anything other I can use that you all could advice post treatment, like coconut oil, bio oil, coco butter anything that is cheaper than 140 bucks as I have contacted the retail direct who don't sell to customers & it should only be $80 but still that's 80 bucks I dont have! PLEASE ADVISE THANK YOUUUU

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Dr. Robert S. Schmidt, MD
Dr. Robert S. Schmidt, MD
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Answered on Jan 21, 2016
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Dr. Robert T. Buchanan, MD (retired)
Dr. Robert T. Buchanan, MD (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jan 23, 2016
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