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I got lip fillers and am curious to know if this weird outline around my top lip is normal? (Photos)

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jjlovemDec 6, 2018

I have like an outline around my lips after I got them filled. It’s been 2 days since I got it done. Is it going to be like this the whole 6 months?

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