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Can I get an IPL treatment a day before a Hydrafacial?

sevenseas7Jul 18, 2016
Is it ok if I get an IPL treatment a day before a hydrafacial? Would the IPL still be effective? Due to scheduling issues, I can only get an appoinment for an IPL before my hydrafacial.

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