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Is Radiesse Good for Lip Augmentation?

A lot of people talk about how good and are for lip augmentation, but I want something more permanent.  Is it safe/effective to get lip injections of Radiesse?

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Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
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Dr. Siamak Agha, MD, PhD, FACS
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