Pensacola Doctors

What Type of Certifications Must a Doctor Have in Order to Inject Restylane?

Under what guidelines and limitations is Restylane allowed for cosmetic use?

As far as I know, any physician can inject Restylane.  However, certain malpractice carriers, hospitals, or group practices might set their own set of rules.  This makes it so important to go to the physician that is recommended to you by your friends, or has the credentials behind him.  If you just go to the lowest priced physician, you might not get the result you were hoping for.  Keep in mind, the lowest priced Restylane might be the least busiest doctor, and he/she is using pricing to bring in patients. 

Steven F. Weiner, MD

Pensacola Facial Plastic Surgeon

Allergic Reaction to Restylane 18 Months Later, Should I Be Concerned?

After having had restylane injections 18 months ago I have started having significant swelling and tenderness in the exact injection sites perioral and eyebrow areas. These reactions started happening about 3 months ago and are starting to becoming more often and more severe. I do have a history of allergies to many things. I'd like your opinions please.

One possible explaination is a smoldering infection that was quiet for a long time but got activated for some reason.  This could be the result of bacteria being "dragged in" with the injection, or bacteria in the blood stream that got caught in the Restylane.  Antibiotics would help is this was the problem.  See the doc who placed the Restylane for more advice.

Steven F. Weiner, MD

Pensacola Facial Plastic Surgeon

Will V Beam Help with Acne?

I want to go get V Beam treatments for my redness. I also have some acne that is stubborn. I have heard that V Beam can help acne too. If I get the V Beam for the redness, will it also help my acne? Or do they use it differently for redness than they do for acne? Thanks.

The VBeam is a rather easily tolerated laser for treatment of redness associated with acne.  It also helps improve the acne.  It is usually done in a series of 3-4 treatments separated by about 3-4 weeks.  Of course, topical medications are needed to treat acne as well.  

Steven F. Weiner, MD

Pensacola Facial Plastic Surgeon