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Lost muscle control from lip filler: Is this normal? Will it go away?

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Hi, I had Rejuvederm injection 8 days ago into the fine lines in my upper lip. Now my upper lip and space beneath my nose feels stiff, numb, and unnatural. I can’t rub my lips together when putting on lip balm. When I try a bizarre joker smile forms.. It’s uncomfortable. I’m having a hard time controlling my upper lip. I feel like a stroke victim. 

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