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Holly Sonders had fans worried after posting a selfie with two black eyes ... but the truth is the bruises actually came from filler removals, not from taking up Oscar De La Hoya 's old day job.

The TV personality shared the pic on Monday via her Instagram Story ... putting the harsh results from the procedure on full display. Gallery Launch Gallery

On first look, it appeared like Sonders got in the ring like the Golden Boy ... but she later explained the swelling was from undoing the cosmetic work.

"We did it! All my filler is finally REMOVED and the lift is perfect," Sonders said. "Only 5 days post op and it already looks this damn good. Swelling is still crazy, but it will settle perfectly."

Sonders said this is exactly what she wanted -- to look like her

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