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Can Voluma be further spread after initial injection? (Photo)

SomewhatvainJan 23, 2016
I got voluma a week ago with one syringe split between the the two cheeks. I like the overall effect, but there is an obvious lump on one side. It seems like it needs to be further spread upwards towards the top of my cheek bone. Is this possible a week after injection?

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