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When can Omega 3s and anti-inflammatories be resumed following a microneedling treatment?

aerossMay 31, 2018
I have found that different providers give different answers with regard to when omega 3s and anti-inflammatories can be resumed after microneedling. The answers have varied from a few days to two weeks. I understand that there may be different standards for each and also both an acceptable time and an optimal time. I would greatly appreciate some clarification on this. Thank you!

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