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Can I get hyaluronidase in Canada?

nonaalamorahSep 19, 2012
I had an injection of hyaluronic acid in my cheek and under eye. My under eye never went away and caused me significant trouble. I had 3 surgeries so far (awaiting the fourth). I've been reading about hyaluronidase and wonder if I could find this in Canada. I live in Nova Scotia (east coast).

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Answered on Sep 25, 2012
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