I am freaking out. I had resty injected 4 months ago in the folds around my mouth - conservative amount - 1 syringe total. I went back today for a touch up because I thought I needed a bit more. I think Dr. went way overboard! I kept saying, "not too much"...she said it looked great. Ugh, I look like a freak.
I hope it's swelling, but I dont think it is all swelling...seriously, what do I do? I've been massaging it, but maybe that's not a good idea? What now? I cannot go in public. My husband is out of town til Friday so that is why I did this now.
Answer: Chill and Relax......... First off...don't freak out! That will only raise your blood pressure causing the blood vessels in your skin to fill with more blood and draw more heat to the surface of your face. The reason I mention this is due to the fact that Restylane attracts water and the warmer the surface of your skin is the more likely it is to react and hold water (this natural activity cools down the blood vessels). The end result is that the Restylane in the nasal labial folds will draw from this supply, causing the injected area to appear significantly overfilled. Try ice packs and relax . . . I can tell by the tone of your question that this may be a sensative subject at home, but trust that this is not an unlikely reaction to a follow-up fill! It's OK to massage - but make sure you have cooled down the NLF's first. Good luck - It will settle down quite a bit in the next couple days.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Chill and Relax......... First off...don't freak out! That will only raise your blood pressure causing the blood vessels in your skin to fill with more blood and draw more heat to the surface of your face. The reason I mention this is due to the fact that Restylane attracts water and the warmer the surface of your skin is the more likely it is to react and hold water (this natural activity cools down the blood vessels). The end result is that the Restylane in the nasal labial folds will draw from this supply, causing the injected area to appear significantly overfilled. Try ice packs and relax . . . I can tell by the tone of your question that this may be a sensative subject at home, but trust that this is not an unlikely reaction to a follow-up fill! It's OK to massage - but make sure you have cooled down the NLF's first. Good luck - It will settle down quite a bit in the next couple days.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Dermal fillers Hi @legna. I recommend waiting two weeks for swelling to subside. If you are still unhappy after two weeks, the filler called be dissolved with Hyaluronidase. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Dermal fillers Hi @legna. I recommend waiting two weeks for swelling to subside. If you are still unhappy after two weeks, the filler called be dissolved with Hyaluronidase. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
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May 19, 2017
Answer: Swelling After Restylane Swelling after having a Restylane treatment is very common, especially within the first few days. It can continue to reduce in swelling over the next couple of weeks. It is fine to massage the area, but over time, the swelling should subside on its own and the area should look less full. If you still do not like the look after allowing ample time for the swelling to subside, see your injector. There are ways to dissolve the filler with hyaluronidase, but normally this is not necessary.
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Answer: Swelling After Restylane Swelling after having a Restylane treatment is very common, especially within the first few days. It can continue to reduce in swelling over the next couple of weeks. It is fine to massage the area, but over time, the swelling should subside on its own and the area should look less full. If you still do not like the look after allowing ample time for the swelling to subside, see your injector. There are ways to dissolve the filler with hyaluronidase, but normally this is not necessary.
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November 10, 2015
Answer: Swelling If the treatment was performed just today, then I would suggest you avoid touching or massaging the area unless it was advised by your injector to do so. This is because product can be displaced. At this time, you are probably affected by swelling, and the massaging may make it worse. Please wait 2 weeks or so and if the swelling hasn’t subsided by that time and you don’t see the results you want, return to your injector for a follow-up.
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Answer: Swelling If the treatment was performed just today, then I would suggest you avoid touching or massaging the area unless it was advised by your injector to do so. This is because product can be displaced. At this time, you are probably affected by swelling, and the massaging may make it worse. Please wait 2 weeks or so and if the swelling hasn’t subsided by that time and you don’t see the results you want, return to your injector for a follow-up.
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May 19, 2017
Answer: Likely just severe swelling... The most likely cause of your problem is severe swelling. This type of swelling is not unusual immediately following Restylane injections. In most cases, it resolves in 24 hours, but may persist for up to 3 to 5 days in rare cases.Swelling following treatment with Restylane can be a major sources of anxiety for cosmetic surgery patients.It’s important to remember that swelling resolves with the passage of time and the majority of patients are ultimately happy with their result.Ice compresses prior to and after injections can help minimize swelling following these procedures.When patients have important events in their lives, Restylane injections should be performed at least two weeks in advance.When nasolabial fullness persist beyond two weeks, other causes should be considered.Under these circumstances, excess Restylane may be the cause.When this situation arises, Restylane can be removed by injecting the enzyme hyaluronidase.If you’re concerned about nasolabial fullness following Restylane injections, it’s important to discuss the issue with your physician. Your physician should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your concerns.
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Answer: Likely just severe swelling... The most likely cause of your problem is severe swelling. This type of swelling is not unusual immediately following Restylane injections. In most cases, it resolves in 24 hours, but may persist for up to 3 to 5 days in rare cases.Swelling following treatment with Restylane can be a major sources of anxiety for cosmetic surgery patients.It’s important to remember that swelling resolves with the passage of time and the majority of patients are ultimately happy with their result.Ice compresses prior to and after injections can help minimize swelling following these procedures.When patients have important events in their lives, Restylane injections should be performed at least two weeks in advance.When nasolabial fullness persist beyond two weeks, other causes should be considered.Under these circumstances, excess Restylane may be the cause.When this situation arises, Restylane can be removed by injecting the enzyme hyaluronidase.If you’re concerned about nasolabial fullness following Restylane injections, it’s important to discuss the issue with your physician. Your physician should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your concerns.
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December 11, 2014
Answer: Wait a week for reversing Restylane injections In this situation, we suggest waiting a week to see if the issue is swelling or too much product. We know that you are in a hurry to solve the issue, but you will not know the answer to the question about what's causing the look until you wait a week or so. If you decided to go with a reversal (using Hyaluronidase), you might get rid of the product but still have the swelling (sorry!).
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Answer: Wait a week for reversing Restylane injections In this situation, we suggest waiting a week to see if the issue is swelling or too much product. We know that you are in a hurry to solve the issue, but you will not know the answer to the question about what's causing the look until you wait a week or so. If you decided to go with a reversal (using Hyaluronidase), you might get rid of the product but still have the swelling (sorry!).
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