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How Much Swelling Should I Expect After Collagen Injection?

robriotMar 16, 2010

ive just today had my left cheek injected with collagen because of a depressed scar.but now my cheek looks more puffed out than my right (swollen and hard) will this fade and take the natural look of my other cheek? thank you

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