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Pimple popped near new lip filler injection site. Is there anything I can do to stop bacteria from getting into injection site?

HollyyyvMay 3, 2019
I had a pimple 2cm from my lips and it popped while washing my face. I got lip fillers only 9 hours prior. Is there anything I can do to try and stop any bacteria getting into the filler injection site?

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Dr. Sheetal Sapra, MD, FRCPC
Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology
Answered on May 5, 2019
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