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I had sclerotherapy 5 weeks ago on my leg which caused indentation.

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believen5Jun 23, 2018

I am waiting for a phone call back to see exactly what he used. Will this go away? If not, what can I do to correct this problem without fillers. Stimulate collagen? Thanks!

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