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1ml Restylane to fill tear trough - are these results normal?

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jfhiltonFeb 10, 2022

I am 41 years old. This is my first cosmetic procedure. Had tear troughs filled a few weeks ago. Did not get results I was expecting at all. Is it normal to look like this immediately after the procedure? I didn't see anyone like this in all of my research prior to getting them done. First pic is immediately after procedure, second is before and after. Did something go wrong?

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