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Can blackhead extraction on filler site ruin the fillers?

cflorrickAug 31, 2016
I have gotten fillers on my nose, tip and between the eyebrows. I, however have blackheads that need to be extracted. Do I risk ruining the fillers if I extract them myself using a tool? I would need to press firmly against my skin to extract the blackheads.

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Dr. Andre Berger, MD
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