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Can I Have Restylane Injections with Crohns Disease and Psoriasis?

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poopsieJul 21, 2010

I have both Crohns Disease and Psoriasis. I am a poor candidate for Restylane? Please reply immediately. I am scheduled for an injection tomorrow morning and I am very nervous.

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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. Joseph A. Eviatar, MD, FACS
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Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD (retired)
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