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Uneven Swelling After Radiesse Injection

meli79
Had Radiesse to cheeks 3 days ago, saw doctor the next day over concerns about uneven swelling on left side. Doctor says he believes a blood vessel was hit during injection. He pressed on it and asked if it hurt and I responded that it was very tender, but he didn't say anything in response. The other problem is that the most of the cheek seems a little hard right now on that side. Have been using Arnica, ice/heat therapy, and ibuprofen and am so terrified right now. Was this done properly?

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