Buying Restylane online and injecting yourself?

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A: Self-injecting Restylane is a terrible idea

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

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,... more

A: NO!

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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.

A: Don't Try Buying Restylane Online and Injecting yourself

By Sutton Graham II, MD - Greenville Plastic Surgeon

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.

A: I guess things are different in Singapore

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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.

A: Very bad idea to buy Restylane and inject it yourself

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Under no circumstances should you do this

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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!!

A: Absolutely not recommended.

By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

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... more

A: Buying Restylane Online and Injecting Yourself

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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? ... more

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

By Richard Baxter, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Definitely No.

By Don Mehrabi, MD - Beverly Hills Dermatologist

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... more

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Omaha - No way!!