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I Have Slight Bruises in my Smile Lines Three Months After Restalyne, Is This Normal?

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miss DaffAug 17, 2012

I had restalyne injected into my smile lines and whilst I am happy with the result I have developed slight bruses over the area, small but noticable with no macup. Will this fade? And how can I treat it? Please help!

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