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What are the side effects of Tattoo Laser Removal and using Doxycycline?

September 12, 2016
Asked By:nadesmart in New Zealand, NZ

I've been having laser tattoo removal treatments for 3 sessions now all 6 weeks apart and I've just started a course of doxicyllin for acne going on 2ish weeks. I had the treatment and realised I probably shouldn't have.... What are the side effects? And what can I be doing to help a fast recovery?

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