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What's the risk of contracting HIV from a half or quarter syringe of filler?

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Sometimes my dermatologist will have a half or quarter syringe left of filler that he uses to do “touch ups”. Obviously he changes the needle, but is this a hygienic practice and does it put me at risk for contracting any diseases like HIV?

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