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PRP facial, with Factor V Leiden; would it be dangerous?

eafowler3Aug 4, 2016

I really want to have a PRP facial, but I have Factor V Leiden, heterozygous . In an advertisement I've seen it said that no one with clotting issues should have one. I'm 60 years old and have never had any problems. I was tested because my father has it. Would it be dangerous?

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