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Should I have to stop evening primrose oil pills before lip injections? If so, for how long?

SovannaJun 12, 2016
I take 2000 mg of primrose evening oil pills daily. It doesnt have omega 3's so I'm not sure if I have to stop taking them prior to my procedure or am I ok to continue?

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