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Can Ellacor be used for silicone removal?

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Forceful515718Aug 1, 2024

I read that Ellacor can move silicone. the article states "More recently, a case o. successui removal of injected silicone using microcoring technology was reported, providing a potential scar-less option for its removal.118]" this was published in 2023. is anyone familiar with this? It was reported by doctor David HashemiI

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