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How many sessions of vitrase would you estimate it would take to remove 6 (six) syringes of voluma from my jawline?

gyujiyOct 9, 2017
It looks way too heavy. Am I in for a long and arduous road ahead, how many sessions would you estimate and how challenging is it to remove here?

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Your pictures appear to show developing skin necrosis from arterial occlusion caused by the filler. You need to follow up with your physician immediately for further treatment (more hyaluronidase, warm compresses, aspirin etc.) to prevent permanent damage. This is an emergency, don't wait. Good...

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