Restylane side effects - what did you experience?

inland patient 28 Jan 2009

I would like to know if there has been a problem with Restylane seaping into the eye when the injection is in the eyebrows?

Bruised 12 Mar 2009

My right eye is bruised and swollen after having just a small amount of Restylane put in the hollow corner.I'm concerned that the swelling may last.Arnica gel and ice is all I've been using.

Teabag 15 Jul 2009

Don't do it! So many people have had adverse reactions. I am left with a puffy swelling under my eye where it was injected. I much would have rather had a small sunken area that this! I look like I have been drinking all night. Just horrible.

Me007 19 Sep 2009

The same thing happened to me. I have puffiness under my left eye (swollen) and it looks worse than the hollowness I had. I am wondering if this will go down, as it's been months already. The doctor offered to inject it to melt it, but I told him not yet. He said that it would go down. I do like this doctor very much, but disappointed. In fact, he was actually doing my lips, and started injecting the little that was left under my eyes. It happened so fast, I didn't know what was happening. Since he had done it a couple of years ago and it looked fine, I didn't think much of it afterwards until I realized it wasn't going down. UGH, it's awful to try to improve your appearance that then have it backfire.

NYLiz 29 Jan 2010

Three weeks after Restylane inj. under my eyes, I am noticing white, half moon semi-circles where it was injected. Depending on how the light hits my face, I look like I painted it on. Yikes!

syd88 16 Feb 2010

I have the same issue! plus a blue tinge and lumpiness.

syd88 16 Feb 2010

I had two small injections to correct my eye hollows. Perfect results - absolutely flawless - and made a huge difference. I went back for a top up, from there it has been a nightmare! I am not sure if it was an overcorrection but I'm left with a bad case of the Tindell effect (bruise like colouring) and puffy lumps under my eyes like bags. Not very attractive. It has been 7 months and no sign of going away.

blabla 2 Apr 2010

I'm having the same problem. Bags under my eyes which I didn't have before.The doctor prescribed methylprednisolone and it helped while taking it but now,5 days after I'm back having bags.It's been 7 months after Restylane injection. The same doctor told me that it will go away. Is it true?

sugarmama 6 Dec 2010

I just had the restylane injected 4 days ago. It did not hurt one bit and was done by a plastic surgeon. Immediatly after, while red and slightly swollen I still loved the results. But the next day I looked like I was beaten up with two black and blue eyes. The right eye is bruised but smooth the left eye is a mess. It has lumps along with the bruising. I was embarrased when returning to work. Makeup will not cover it. Looking at these posts makes me worried although the Dr. Said it will be smooth in 3 weeks.

sugarmama 17 Dec 2010

After one week the swelling went down and the right eye while is very bruised looked smooth. Finally asked for a recheck on the left eye because there was a large lump in middle. Dr was very diligent and did correction on the spot. He injected something to smooth out the lump which worked instantly. Then he proceeded to touch up both eyes. This time no bruising or swelling. I used ice for 1/2 hour and heat the next. I love the results and am getting compliments though every one keeps saying they don't know what I did, just I look great.

Lena2K 25 Oct 2011

Anyone considering Restylane injections of any kind must understand that there is a VERY high possiblity you will have a long term negative effects. I went to a very well known Dr. supposedly the best in his field and my reactions have been this - numbness, tingling, burning, facial asymmetry - one side of my face is much fuller and larger than the other, restylane migrating to another part of my face, marks on my face from where the needles went in. It has been 9 months. It's your face and there is no undoing Restylane. The hyaluoronidase everyone says will eliminate the Restylane also removes your own hyaluronic acid from your skin and can damage the dermis causing loss of facial volume and a flattening effect, possibly dents and scarring. I know you are probobly thinking what I thought when I came to this site when I was considering getting Restylane injections - it won't happen to me, my Dr. knows what he's doing, I can get rid of it with the hyalurodinase. THE REALITY IS RESTYLANE IS AN EXTREMELY VARIABLE PRODUCT WITH ALL KINDS OF HORRIBLE OUTCOMES. You've been warned.

2day 23 Mar 2012

These are the exact things i am feeling after having had restylane yesterday, tingling, numbness in arms and legs, and face. I vant believe they let people do this. I really really want to have it removed but then that dangerous too! I am such a down-to-earth kind of girl, and am shocked with myself for doing this. And now that i have read up on all the major side effects, AFTER the procedure, I fear the lofe ahead, social embarrasment etc. I dont know how to face people I know! They will tell right away! I thought this was just a small thing, but im scared scared scared. DO NOT GET IT DONE!

Simba1234 28 Mar 2012

Hallo. Are you from Sweden? I am and had really bad side effects from restylane. Never again...

Blonde babe 1 May 2012

It did happen to me and I wish I had seen your post. My face is an absolute horrible mess from resty and the enzymes and all the work the facelift did is now ruined. I am so depressed and sad

Katie9944 8 Nov 2011

Initially some pain and headache. 6 days out, increasing nausea, and flu-like symptoms. I really hope this goes away- it's been pretty debilitating the past few days. I've been struggling through work and had to take today off.

BrittB 8 Nov 2011

Hey Katie,

It sounds like you are dealing with the same symptoms as many of the community members in the Did you have Flu Symptoms after Botox, you might want to check out their conversations. Hope that helps.

Thanks,

-Britt

Katie9944 8 Nov 2011

Thanks, Britt!

hammy 1 Mar 2012

i gor restalyn yesterday for the tear trough, scluptra at the temples, and juvederm to enhance my cheeks. I am pretty swollen all over. how long until the initial swelling goes away? enough for a social event

Megan P (Community Manager) 2 Mar 2012

Here is a Q&A that talks about swelling after Restylane:

"How Long Does Swelling After Restylane Last?"

Blonde babe 4 Mar 2012

I had restylane 1-31-2012 cheeks, nasio and marionette lines. It is a horrible mess. I had a facelift 4 years ago and I look worse now than I did before the FL. My jowls are back and the skin looks saggy and just plain horrible. I went to a board cert PS-he has tried enzymes to reduce but nothing has worked. I am beside myself. I cry a lot and can't believe this has happened. My job takes me out to the public every day and getting out of the house has been a challenge. My PS says he's never seen this before. I just find that HARD TO BELIEVE. I have asked for all my money back. I hope he understands the stress this has caused me. I will never do this again-never

Goodgrief 20 Mar 2012

W?

BellaMarie 27 Mar 2012

just had Restaylne in my tear trough area to help with hollows and dark circles.. I had it injected couple of years ago for the first time.. I experienced no bruising or discoloration at all.. It lasted a couple of years and I just had some injected again couple weeks ago .. this time I had a bruise which took weeks to go away along with swelling.. I thank GOD it went away.. I got SUPER scared b/c I read online that the bruising and discoloration can be permanent sometimes..

Starstruck 30 Mar 2012

I had Restaylne in Phuket 3 years ago, it was done by a cosmetic surgeon.It was the best thing i have ever done. It is only now, after 3 years next month that my lines are starting to re-appear again. It was pain free, instant results, and the follow up service was free and amazing. So im off to Phuket next month to repeat the procedure. The best thing about the experience, apart from looking years younger, was the price. 1/4 of what i would pay where im from, and i get a great holiday for two weeks, all for the price of one treatment here. Much better than Botox!!!!!!