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What causes Juvederm not to work? (Photo)

TLHartThomasOct 3, 2018
I received Juvederm in lips about one month ago. At first I had a large bump come up on bottom lip. My doctor advised I had scar tissue so he had to inject up to two syringes. The bump has finally gotten better since the last follow up I seen him. He massaged it, but now it looks like I didn't receive any Juvederm. This is second time I've received Juvederm, and didn't last. The first time was in areas by nose down to mouth. What could be causing this?

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