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Filler is Encapsulated. How to Get Rid of This?

sofsofOct 3, 2012
My filler is encapsulated. The filler is not a permanent filler, but it works a little bit the same as radiuses or sculptra. What is the best way to get rid of the encapsulation so the product can go out of my body?

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