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If I stop using asprin and plavix for a week can I have thermage treatment withouth much risk or dangerous side affects?

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erdal2002Jan 14, 2014

I am 60 years old and after having angioplasty resulting with stenting for 3 times in the last ten years.I am using plavix and asprin daily (beside high blood pressure tablets) since last angioplasty which was performed 2 years ago.

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