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Reducing Juvederm Swelling with Cold Compress?

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Lady DiApr 7, 2009

Do cold compresses help reduce swelling? How long and how often? I had Juvederm yesterday and my upper lip and the left side of my face are swollen. I was planning to return to work tomorrow. How can I reduce the swelling?

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