Can Restylane be dissolved few days after injection?

I had Restylane injected under my eyes to fill in wrinkles, and now I have big bags under each eye that makes it look 10 times worse. I also had major bruising on the right eye. Can I go back in and have it dissolved with hyaluronidase even though it was injected just 4 days ago?

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A: Restylane and swelling

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Swelling from hyaluronic acid products is common after injection. You should really give it a few more days before you decide to have it dissolved. Once the initial swelling resolves, you may be happy with the results.

A: Give it a few more days

By Ronald Shelton, MD - Manhattan Dermatologist

Yes. Depending in which plane the doctor injected the Restylane, there might be more temporary swelling so you might just give it a few more days to see if it comes down. Ask you doctor if ice packs or Arnica would be advisable.

A: Yes, the Restylane can be dissolved with hyaluronidase

By Roger P. Friedenthal, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Injection of filler around the eyes can be reversed with an injection of hyaluronidase. Restylane is a form of hyaluronic acid, so the enzyme hyaluronidase can reverse any fullness. You do need to make sure, however, that what you are seeing is not just swelling from the injection. Restylane can certainly... more

A: Dissolving Restylane early is safe, but waiting has advantages

By Marc Cohen, MD - Philadelphia Oculoplastic surgeon

Restylane can be dissolved at any time. It is just as safe to do that after 4 days as after 4 months. This issue is that what you are seeing may be swelling. Restylane works by attracting fluid and often swells much less after a week or two. In addition dissolving the Restylane will not help the bruise (which... more

A: Yes, it can be corrected early with hyaluronidase

By Barry H. Dolich, MD - Bronx Plastic Surgeon

Yes, even after six weeks, the injection of a hyaluronidase solution will usually correct it. It usually takes four to five days to see the resolution.

A: Yes, it can be dissolved at this point

By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

You should be aware that considerable swelling (as well as bruising) can occur up to 2 weeks after Restylane injections. You will not see the "final" effect of the restylane injections until then. I realize it would be a lot to ask you to wait 2 weeks before taking action - hyaluronidase in... more

A: I advise against Hyaluronidase injections to dissolve Restylane

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

I do not use hyaluronidase injections to dissolve Restylane. In my opinion you are just compounding the problem. Especially 4 days after injection with bruising, it would be hard to localize the Restylane for accurate injection. Restylane will dissolve in time with massage, probably by 3-4 months. I recommend... more

A: Generally, wait a few more days before getting Restylane dissolved

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

Hi Unhappy, Speak with your injecting physician. Generally you should wait a few more days to let the Restylane settle, if it is still unsatisfactory then consider hyaluronidase. The problem can be exacerbated if you follow other patient’s experiences here on RealSelf.com who have had similar problems.... more

A: You have some healing to do first

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

The great thing about Restylane and all of the hyaluronic acid fillers is that the treatment can be modified after the fact with hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down the hyaluronic filler. However, swelling after a Restylane treatment is normal and especially when you bruise. The incidence of... more

A: Yes you can

By Stella Desyatnikova, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Restylane is not the best product to inject for treating the under eye wrinkles, but it may work in some occasions with a really good injector. You can absolutely have it dissolved. I would, however, recommend waiting another week or so to make sure what you see is not just swelling that will go away in... more

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Yelena
2 posts
2 Feb 2009

Yes, hyaluronidase will dissolve the Restylane after a few days, however, I would suggest to wait for the swelling to resolve completely under the eyes before injecting hyaluronidase. The under eye area is extremely delicate and sensitive, and it seems that you had a lot of manipulation during the injections. It may have resulted in swelling and bruising, or it may have been simply over-corrected with Restylane. Over-correction is fixable, and your doctor may be able to reverse it. Make sure you are seeing an experienced provider to treat this difficult area. Hope this helps!

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