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Is It a Difference Between Silicone and Hydrogel for the Butt Injections?

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i understand that ”butt shots” are not legally practiced but when i see the horror stories about it being potentially fatal its always stated that its because of the hydrogel i just wanted to know if it was difference between silicone and hydrogel

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