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How Long Does Perlane Last?

Apr 14, 2008

I thought Perlane was supposed to last longer than other non-permanent wrinkles fillers, but a lot of the Perlane reviews on this site say that it didn't last very long.  How long is Perlane supposed to last? 

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Dr. Michael A. Persky, MD
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