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Is it possible to apply for Care Credit if you are international?

selinbuyukhanliNov 17, 2015
I want to get an upper blepharoplasty, I have to apply for cosmetic credit but since I am international, I do not have a social security. Is it a matter?

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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Dr. Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACS
Dr. Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACS
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