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Is it safe to get Botox or fillers if you have autoimmune condition?

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Hello, is it safe to get cosmetic Botox or fillers if one has an autoimmune disease such as alopecia areata of scalp? Can the Botox or fillers trigger and immune response if one has alopecia areata? Thank you

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