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Why Are my Cheeks and Lips Swollen After Restylane?

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cynthialynnNov 16, 2008

I had my lips done yesterday, and the doctor did only one side of my face for faint nasolabial line. She also filled in a bit for an old scar between my nose and lip area. Now, my cheeks and lips are swollen. What happened?

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