Dear Restylane user, RESTYLANE is a type of SOFT-TISSUE FILLER or DERMAL FILLER. Sometimes these products are referred to as FILLERS. The reason you saw immediate significant improvement is due to the initial swelling from the treatment. This swelling usually goes away in the first few days. If the... more
How long does it take to see results from Restylane?
I had restylane injections for marionette lines 6 days ago. It looked improved at first, but now I don't see too much of a difference. I called the MD office today and they said that the Restylane can take another week as it needs to absorb water. They said I should call next week if still no improvement. I went online and couldn't find anything about this situation. Should I have gotten another product? I paid $450.00.
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6 answers to “How long does it take to see results...”A: Restylane results are usually apparent within the first...
Hi Anon, Restylane results are usually apparent within the first 24 hours after injection. The initial immediate results are due to the product and a little swelling. The product does absorb some subcutaneous water molecules to give a fuller appearance after a day or so. Certainly after 6... more
A: Maybe you need a little more Restylane to see results?
I don't really know how deep your marionette lines were to begin with but sometimes people need more to achieve desired correction. If your doctor used any type of dental numbing blocks in that area to reduce discomfort that could cause some swelling and distorion of the area during the treatment. ... more
A: Hyaluronic acid fillers do not stimulate collagen production
Restylane is the proprietary name given to a safe hyaluronic acid filler used to augment facial soft tissue, including the lips and nasolabial folds. Restylane is similar to Juvederm and is a temporary filler. Unlike other fillers on the market, Restylane and other hyaluronic acid fillers, are not stimulatory... more
A: Results after Restylane injections are immediate
You should see immediate results after your Restylane injections. You will also have some swelling, which may peak the day after and in some people can last several days or even a week. It sounds like you liked the results of the Restylane plus the swelling, and when the swelling went away it... more
A: The results from Restylane or other fills should be...
The results from Restylane or other fills should be almost immediate. Yes, there may be some swelling initially, but the results should be there. Perhaps you need more filler to get the improvment that you desire?
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