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Does Anyone Know if Tricare Covers IPL Treatment for Rosacea?

Tlee1234Oct 14, 2012

I am wanting IPL for broken capillaries on my cheeks and around nose (rosacea) I am wondering if anyone has experience with Tricare covering IPL therapy for rosacea. It would be great not only for my rosacea but for my freckles too. Thanks!

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