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Does Juvederm that is diluted with lidocaine not last as long?

Anon0489Jan 29, 2016
I had one syringe of juvederm voluma injected in upper cheeks both sides and around vermillion border of lips and one syringe of juvederm xc diluted with lidocaine injected right below upper cheek area in hollows of cheek area, since it was diluted will it not last as long? Doc said it's diluted in lower cheek area because there's no bone for it to stick to so it has to be built up. Im hoping it wont last very long because it seems too full for me and would love for it to go away quicker. Thank you!!!

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