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Is it okay to have electrolysis work done on your face after a facelift?

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dahling1018Dec 10, 2013

Since it involves stretching the skin on the face? Can this damage the results of the facelift over time?

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Dr. Michael Kulick, MD, DDS
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Dr. Anthony Corrado, DO
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