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Why does my lips get chapped right after lip filler?

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SkyemarinaApr 9, 2019

I’ve heard if you lick your lips or possibly don’t drink enough water after your lip filler appointment that you can get chapped lips but I drink plenty of water and make sure to not lick my lips so was wondering if there could be any other reasons could be happening?

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