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Buying Restylane Online and Injecting Yourself?

Hello, Can and should i buy restylane injections online and is it safe to inject yourself with instructed safety percautions

Asked 37 months ago by Bladerunner in Singapore

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Self-injecting Restylane is a terrible idea

I was recently interviewed by a major newspaper to discuss patients that have attempted this and come to me with a myriad of problems. This is a very bad idea for multiple reasons including not knowing what you're getting (you need a licence to purchase FDA approved injectables in the US), not being trained, not being able to properly anesthetize yourself during the procedure with local anesthesia. There are a long list of reasons this is a terrible idea.

Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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Self-Treating Restyalne - Bad Idea

Thank you for your question. Buying Restylane online and injecting yourself is a bad idea. While it may be tempting to save time and money, the results could be disastrous. You run this risk of counterfeit product and severe, irreversible damage to your appearance. Restylane treatments should only be injected by a qualified physician. I cannot stress enough that this is dangerous and can cause malformation. Please make an appointment to see your doctor.... more

David Mabrie, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

I guess things are different in Singapore

Unless you are a trained dermatologist or plastic surgeon I would not recommend injecting yourself with Restylane. There are some dangerous consequences if it is performed incorrectly.

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Under no circumstances should you do this

This would be the most unadvisable thing to do. You can't even actually be thinking of doing this???? Restylane should be purchased and administered by a properly trained physicain and their staff - ONLY!!

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Restylane is a prescription product and must be done by a medical professional

Restylane and all dermal fillers like it (anything that is injected through the skin for that matter) are prescription products that legally can only be sold on order of a prescibing physician. So if you are not a doctor and are able to purchase Restylane online, someone is breaking the law. Either the product isn't really Restylane (this is quite likely) or someone is breaking the rules by selling it. More importantly, good results with dermal fillers require experience, training, sterile... more

Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Definitely No.

Thank you for your question. I strongly do not recommend buying Restylane or another brand hyaluronic acid filler and trying to do self injection. The only exception to this would be someone with extensive knowledge of injecting, a detailed knowledge of the anatomy, knowledge of the possible complications and side effects, and a great deal of previous injecting experience. Even then, I would feel that it is unwise to inject oneself. I have not even begun to mention the discomfort that may... more

Don Mehrabi, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist

Buying Restylane online and injecting yourself.

I would not purchase any injectables or chemical peels online since there is no way of telling what is exactly in them. As far as injecting yourself, its better to have a trained professional do it to avoid any complications. Good Luck!

Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Restylane - Buying Restylane Online and Injecting Yourself?

This sounds like an awful idea. First of all, you cannot be sure what product you're even getting - regardless of the labeling or packaging. The stringent requirements of the American industry help protect both consumers and doctors. Secondly, how would you even do that? It would be awkward, it would hurt, you don't have the experience (I imagine!). I can think of nothing about this that would be recommended. I hope that this helps, and good... more

Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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PLEASE DO NOT!

NO! Don’t do it! And this is not a dare! The risk is too great. There is a lot to know about facial anatomy before just injecting something into your skin. Additionally, when you buy online and not directly from the licensed U.S. distributor, you run the risk of getting counterfeit or even contaminated product.

Yael Halaas, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Restylane should only be injected by MDs

Restylane is a very popular and effective hyaluronic acid-base dermal filler. It has been used widely throughout the face for the correction of deep lines and wrinkles. Although you may see offers to purchase Restylane online and may be tempted to do it yourself, keep in mind that you can cause harm if the injection is not placed at the crack level or with an improper technique. For this reason, your best results will be obtained if you work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Injecting yourself with Restylane

The reason the other practitioners are responding so strongly to your question is that you could actually hurt yourself. Without the proper knowledge of this product and facial anatomy, you may wind up in a physician's office anyway -- but to reverse the problems created in trying to inject Restylane yourself!

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

NO!

No good doctor will ever approve this, as expressed by every one so far. This could be dangerous and you will not get a good result. Find a well trained doctor to do it for you.

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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Don't Try Buying Restylane Online and Injecting yourself

Don't try self-administering fillers. I think it is a bad idea. You will see the best results if you use an experienced physician. You'll get the benefit of his or her expertise.

Sutton Graham II, MD

Greenville Plastic Surgeon

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Very bad idea to buy Restylane and inject it yourself

As you can probably tell from the questions that people ask on this forum, even many doctors with years of training have bad results injecting their patients with dermal fillers. It would be a VERY BAD IDEA for you to try and inject yourself. First, when you buy product over the Internet, you have no idea what you are actually getting. Second, once you have the product, you have no idea what you are doing. Third, it would be very difficult physically to inject yourself....

David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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Absolutely not recommended.

I strongly discourage you from purchasing and injecting Restylane yourself. The reason this is illegal is because it is dangerous. There is no way of knowing whether the product you are purchasing is the genuine product and therefore safe to use. I advise you to seek the care of a qualified dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist

Buying Restylane Online and Injecting Yourself

Hi Blade, Buying online products and using the product on yourself may be good for some things, but certainly not a medical procedure (even if you follow the directions in the box). What next, but a textbook online about facelifts and do it on some aging long in the tooth friends on a quiet Saturday night? Go to a physician for your injections. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

No way!!

This is very dangerous! Don't even thing of doing this as anyone who would sell you Restylane online might also sell you a fake product that can cause SERIOUS problems. This isn't an 'easy' thing to do right and you are going to be sorry - I promise!