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12 hours after having one syringe of Juvéderm ultra injected I have MAJOR upper lip swelling. Any suggestions? (photo)

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12 hours after having one syringe of Juvéderm ultra injected I have MAJOR upper lip swelling. Are what you're seeing in these photos normal? Will icing actually help the swelling go away? They looked great before bed and to day are MUCH worse. My lips usually swell a bit in the morning anyway but I just don't know if this much after injection is normal.

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