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Botox and filler applied on the cheek and jaw, will it effect my beard hair follicles?

rajesh15Mar 20, 2017
i want to do botox and filler for face jaw n cheek shape. is it harm and any effect on my beard hair follicles !? any hair loss of my beard hair after using it!?

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