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My Doctor Injected Juvederm That Had an Expired Date, To Whom Should this be Reported to?

freckles all dayNov 26, 2011
My physician injected me with juvederm that had expired. My mouth area was black and many people over the next two weeks thought I had hoof and mouth or some other infection. I still have some scaring. I was on a trip and this was so uncomforable. My doctor has offered no restitution. Should this physician be reported?

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