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Will Having Laser Genesis Hurt my Facial Fillers?

Here I amJun 27, 2011
I have had RADIESSE® in my cheeks and Nasolabial folds,, Botox in my crows feet, and juvederm in my lips. Because the laser is a heat wave the penetrates the skin will this melt away my filler at all? Thanks for your time.

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