Laguna Niguel Restylane doctors

Lorrie Klein, MD Lorrie Klein, MD
Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon
30201 Golden Lantern Ste B, Laguna Niguel
15 answers
David Alessi, MD David Alessi, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
8670 Wilshire Boulevard. Suite 200, Beverly Hills
4 answers
Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
120 S Spalding Drive Suite 236, Beverly Hills
2 answers
Lenore Sikorski, MD Lenore Sikorski, MD
Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon
25500 Rancho Niguel Rd Ste 280 & 290, Laguna Niguel
1 answer

Recent Answers

Can the Doctor Test Us Beforehand to Make Sure We Are Not Allergic to Restylane?

If I decide to get this done can they maybe inject a little spot on my hand or somewhere before just to make sure I'm not allergic or going to have a reaction. I would hate for them to inject the lines around my lips then i have an allergic reaction exspecially somewhere noticable. Thank you for your time.

A: Restylane and Juvederm are made of hyaluronic acid

Since Restylane and Juvederm are made of hyaluronic acid, a substance found in all animals (including humans) we theoretically cannot be allergic to it.  Reactions to other products that contain collagen have been reported and therefore skin tests are used for Artefill and the older collagen products Zyplast and Zyderm, but not for hyaluronic acid products.  

Lorrie Klein, MD
Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon
Restylane in Lips After Rhinoplasty?

I had restylane injected into my upper and lower lips after my revision rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago? Will this affect my final result? My surgeon is out of town right now and I live 18 hours away from him, so I didn't think anything about until now because of all the swelling. I am so worried that I made a dumb mistake and did something wrong. I can handle having swollen ugly lips for awhile bc it can be fixed, unlike a rhinoplasty in which is a much more invasive surgery! I feel like such an idiot!

A: restylane and rhinoplasty

Assuming the Restylane was injected in the usual places in the lip, it will not be associated with any poor result from the rhinoplasty.  Additionally, you are not an idiot.  A Facial Plastic Surgeon will listen to what your desires are and come up with a safe way to get there.  

David Alessi, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
How Come Some People End Up with Bags After Having Restylane Injections?

I have seen complaints about people ending up with bags under the eye when they had injections to fill the hallows. Why does this happen and can it be prevented? Also how can a doctor insure that the restylane won't move, or migrate down ( which I'm thinking is the cause of the bags?) thanks for your help!

A: Restylane is a great filler for under the eyes

While Restylane is a great filler for tear trough deformities (grooves that some people get under their eyes), improper placement can end up looking like a blue bulge.  This is usually the case if it is injected too superficially (close to the surface of the skin) or too much is injected.   Another, rarer cause of this problem is if the filler is accidently injected into the lymph vessels in this area.  If this happens it can block the normal circulation of lymphatic fluid and cause a persistent swelling that can look like a bag.  It is crucial to go to not only an experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon but also one who does a lot of treatments in this area.  Some cosmetic physicians have limited experience in this area so ask before you make your appointment.

Lorrie Klein, MD
Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon
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