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I had Juvederm for nasolabial folds and I have swollen or puffy areas near the corners of my mouth- is this normal? (photo)

allyaz40Jan 27, 2014
I am 43 years old, and recently had juvederm injected into my nasolabial folds. Friday (3 days ago). The immediate result was beautiful. The following day, I seemed to have slightly swollen or puffy areas near the corners of my mouth. Not terrible, but almost looking a bit like a chipmunk. Just wondering if this is common, and if it decreases? I seem to look a "bit" better today than yesterday, but still seems "puffy"??

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