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Will Ellacor fix my cosmetic issues with my arm following IV infiltration? (Photo)

glitchibanMay 3, 2024
I had an IV drip infiltration incident a couple months back and it’s unfortunately wrecked the appearance of my arm, shifting the brachioradialis tendon and leaving behind loose skin from edema. I want my arm to go back to normal asap. Will I need surgery on my tendon? Can ellacor or other skin firming surgery help my situation?

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