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Itchy lips after fat grafting. Is this normal?

JbettarelJan 23, 2016

Hello. I had fat grafting to the face & lips two weeks ago. Today my lips are still big & are a bit itchy and hot feeling. Is this normal? Possibly part of the healing on the inside? Just nervous. Thank you kindly.

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