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This a bad side effect? I had Venus viva Thursday and my face is all inflamed Looks like I have scratch marks all over my face

danic042377Apr 6, 2019
I had Venus viva Thursday and my face is all inflamed. Looks like I have scratch marks all over my face. Should I be worried or is this normal

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Dr. Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended
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Answered on May 22, 2019
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