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I had a small amount of Kybella injected on Friday afternoon. How long will I be red and swollen?

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It was painful and burning.  I did not expect to be so red that I look like someone threw hot water under my chin though .  I'm swollen, looks like I'm a bullfrog, but I'm very concerned about being so red.Will this ever go away ?  I'm so regretting this right now.  He only injected a small amount because I didn't have a lot of fat.  It looks horrible and I'mScared to death I will stay this way!Any advice would be so welcome!Thanks in advance :)

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