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Swelling returned after Restylane and Restylane Skin Booster (Photo)

lock1Mar 12, 2016
5 weeks ago i had restylane injected in tear trough. 3 weeks after treatment it created a double crease so i went bk . She suggested restylane skin booster so she put it in. All settled fine after 3 days. Yesterday i had mild pain when smiling and swelling has returned as i felt a hard lump under eye and slight swelling. The lump isnt visible but am worried of possivle infection. Im getting married in a week and am worried there is not much i can do to resolve at this stage. Please help

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