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Can I do Botox and then a Photofacial (IPL), a week apart?

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RSOGDDJun 21, 2019

I'm considering getting Botox for my frown lines and also a photofacial for hyperpigmentation and melasma. How far apart should these treatments be performed. Is it safe to do a photofacial a week after Botox injections?

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