Portland Restylane doctors

	Sirish Maddali, MD Portland Plastic Surgeon 244 Western Ave, Sout Portland		7 answers
	Verne Weisberg, MD Portland Plastic Surgeon 195 Fore River Parkway Suite 140, Portland		1 answer
	David A. Weinberg, MD Portland Oculoplastic Surgeon 248 Pleasant St., Concord, NH 03301, Concord

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How Can I Fix a Botched Under Eye Procedure? I had very deep recesses under my eyes and so had Restylane injected to fill them out. BUT 4 years later I STILL have extreme swelling in pouches where the Restylane was injected. I was told by a Cosmetic Surgeons nurse 3 years ago that the filler has long gone and now I am left with oedema - which will resolve in time. But it seems they are not going anywhere! As it is fluid and not fat I have been told I can't have blepharoplasty. Does any one have any suggestions for me please?

A: Persistent swelling after Restylane

Without a personal evaluation with exam, it's really hard to tell you what's going on. Sometimes this area responds to almost any intervention by swelling in what is called the Malar Bag. We don't have a great treatment for the malar bags, but they may become less prominent with grafting of fat and stem cells (if this is indeed the problem).

It is likely that the Restylane is gone, though in certain protected areas (like the superficial dermis) it can persist for years. You might benefit from Hyaluronidase, to dissolve any possibly remaining Restylane. I don't think it will help much, but there is no downside to just being sure there isn't some left.

Blepharoplasty may not be out of the question, but again you need to discuss that with a physically present surgeon. I would suggest speaking to one (not a nurse)

Verne Weisberg, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon

Can Restylane Be Used on Nasal Base Area? Could Restylane be used immediately underneath one nostril to correct (or test the correction of) an asymmetry?

A: Can Restylane be used to correct minor nostril asymmetries?

Yes, minor irregularities of the nostrils can be corrected with Restylane. It is a good way to correct minor irregularities without surgery. It is also a good way to "Test-drive" what you could look like after a surgical procedure, which would be a permanent fix. Good luck.

Sirish Maddali, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon

Is It Safe to Take Vitamins After Restylane Injection? I just wanna know if I can continue the vitamins for skin and hair after Restylane injection?

A: Yes, vitamins after Restylane are safe

There is no reason you should not be able to continue taking your vitamins after the Rhinoplasty procedure is completed. Feel free to do so.

Sirish Maddali, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon