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How long after Sculptra injections should I expect to see results go down? 3 months post op and cheeks are still puffy (photos)

na10Syo55Dec 25, 2022
Hi! It’s been 3 months since I had My 4th vile of sculptra. Will my cheeks go down? They seems puffy still.

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