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I am allergic to sulfa. Is it safe to have a VI procedure? (photos)

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sunshine_flAug 10, 2015
I am latina (tan skin) and I am planning to have a VI Peel done in couple of weeks. I had acne and now, I mainly want to get rid of the acne scars. I found out 2 years ago that I was allergic to sulfa (while taking sulfa pills to relieve a kidney infection). Below is a picture of my face and the marks I have wearing makeup. Can an VI procedure can go wrong ?

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