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Treating Malar Edema After Sculptra Treatments?

Bellevue4098Jul 14, 2013
I received Sculptra treatments 1 month ago (35ccs) and developed malar edema under one eye. It has not resolved. Is there anything I can do to reduce the puffiness? None of the Sculptra was injected under the eye, but I did have some injected in the cheek area.

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