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Restylane vs Juvederm - What should I ask my doctor before getting a Restylane or Juvederm injection?

NancyMOct 15, 2008

What should I ask my doctor before getting a Restylane or Juvederm injection? I don't want to look lumpy or unnatural. It's for naso-labial folds and my eye area.

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