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Botox or Fillers on Someone Considered High-risk for Breast Cancer?

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Jojo86Jul 16, 2009

I am considered high risk for breast cancer. I am weary of injecting Botox or fillers, for fear that they may be toxic. Is my fear unfounded?

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