Bellingham Restylane doctors

	William Portuese, MD Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon 1101 Madison St Suite 1280, Seattle		6 answers
	Jason Lichtenberger, MD Bellingham Facial Plastic Surgeon 2940 Squalicum Parkway Suite 206, Bellingham		4 answers
	George Marosan, MD Bellevue Plastic Surgeon 11820 Northup Way Suite E190, Bellevue
	Stan Gilbert, M.D. Bellingham Dermatologist 3614 Meridian St Ste 200, Bellingham
	R. Emil Hecht, MD Bellingham Facial Plastic Surgeon 2940 Squalicum Pkwy Suite 206, Bellingham

Recent Answers

Restylane for Lips Without Removing Cupid's Bow? I'm 29 years old and I'm noticing some fine lines in the nasalobial region which I'm not taking kindly to. It's not enough to warrant a whole syringe of Restylane as they're quite minimal. I'm also interested in popping the remainder into my lips. Is there a way to go about the lip augmentation without obliterating the cupid's bow and actually looking natural and not artificial?

A: Restylane for lips is an art.

Hi Angie - Restylane can be used effectively for lip enhancement to erase fine lines and also to add volume. Adding a small amount to the philtrum (the ridges that lead up to the nose) can help preserve cupid's bow and a natural appearance. Hope this helps.

Jason Lichtenberger, MD

Bellingham Facial Plastic Surgeon

How Safe is It to Use Restylane Between the Eyebrows? Could Restylane affect vision or cause a reaction or swelling in the eyelids?

A: Restylane is safe between the eyebrows

Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm are safe for use in many areas of the face, including between the eyebrows. Combining this with Botox or Dysport for relaxation of the muscles is a great way to treat deeper lines in the glabella (the area between the nose and forehead).

Jason Lichtenberger, MD

Bellingham Facial Plastic Surgeon

Is Swelling/my Smile Looking Weird Normal After Perlane/restylane in Mid-cheek/NSF Normal? I got one syringe of perlane placed mid-cheek yesterday&one syringe of restylane for my NSF. Today, my face looks puffy&my smile looks unnatural/I can't smile as wide. My goal was to have such a subtle injection that no one but me would notice a different, which was how the doctor reassured me I'd look. I left yesterday liking how I looked. I woke up today and have found that the smile's all wrong&I'm way more swollen than immediately after injection. I feel ugly nothing like myself. Normal?

A: One day after filler is too soon to tell

Often, but not always, there is some increased swelling in the areas treated by hyaluronic acid fillers such as Perlane, Restylane, and Juvederm. These fillers work by attracting water into the filled areas. If you were happy with the immediate post-injection results, you will most likely be happy with the long term results as well. See your treating physician if there are any more concerns.

Jason Lichtenberger, MD

Bellingham Facial Plastic Surgeon