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Has anyone had any bad side effects from Restylane or from the anesthetic? What should I expect?

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Mare for CeilJul 8, 2009

I am planning on having Restylane done on the lines that lead from nose to jawline. Has anyone had any bad side effects from Restylane or from the anesthetic? What should I expect?

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