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Can Radiesse Cause Allergy to my Face?

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OrkidehSep 20, 2013

I had Radiesse filler to in my face about a year ago with a very professional specialists, but after some months all my face become red with very small spots like acnes , for several months. Now I am in antibiotic, and Differin which made it much better. My dermatologist believes that I might caused by Radiesse . Please help me . Thanks

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