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Chapped lips after fat transfer to lips?

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trees00Nov 28, 2015

hi, just wondering if it is normal for lips to become very chapped after having fat transfer to lips? im currently sitting at day 3 and im little worried as some of the chapped (skin) has fallen of and lips feel a little tight.

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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Dr. Gustavo A. Diaz, MD
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