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Is it possible my metabolism has increased after lip injections or am I crazy?

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caterpillar2buterflyMay 29, 2015

Hi I had juvaderm ultra injections for the first time today and I'm starving. Also had botox for the first time today. Does your body take more calories after such a minor procedure?

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