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12 hours after lip fillers, excessive swelling? (Photos)

younglady25Dec 2, 2017
I had lip fillers for the first time today and I can’t lie they looked somewhat okay when I left although there was already swelling I was advised to expect more and then it will go downs. Well it’s got bigger and I’m seriously worried it’s not normal, I’ve been using ice and arnica tablets today but I’m just not sure if this is a normal amount of swelling? And will it go down!

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