Restylane side effects - Can Restylane be combined with other fillers to lessen side effects?

are there cases of severe swelling after Restylane treatment? what will the effect/s be if i will combine restylane with other Hyloronic filler?

4 answers to “Restylane side effects - Can...”

A: Hyaluronic fillers

Steven Wallach, MD

General side effects of these fillers is some swelling. If you are getting extreme swelling then this should be investigated some more. In general, restylane and juvederm are both created in the laboratory using bacterial cultures. Hylaform was derived from chickens and so if you have a chicken allergy then... more

A: Severe Swelling can be Angioedema

Steven F. Weiner, MD

There have been cases of angioedema after injections with dermal fillers.  This is an abnormal swelling, not just the usual minor swelling one gets after HA dermal fillers.  The cause is usually unknow, but frequently it's related to someone taking an ACE inhibitor antihypertensive (usually the... more

A: fluid retention is a normal reaction

Jonathan Hoenig, MD

Restylane (and other hyaluronic acid fillers) work in 2 ways: They fill the area with the actual volume that is injected. They absorb fluid to create even more fullness. If you have severe swelling after Restylane injections, it is remotely possible that you have a true allergy to the Restylane. More likely... more

A: Swelling is a common occurrence after any injection. The...

D.J. Verret, MD

Swelling is a common occurrence after any injection. The amount of swelling is variable but is generally minimal and lasts only a couple of days. Multiple different fillers can be combined for certain purposes. The effect though, would be the same if you use one filler or multiple fillers. If you do experience... more

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