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How Long Should I Wait Before I Get my Restylane Injections "Topped Up"?

asked 3 years ago by MartinaM in Australia
Latest answer by Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH
Question viewed 3,373 times
Tags: frequency, timing

My restylane in nasio folds last about 3 months, should you wait until the product has completely dispursed before having it repeated. Is there any "layering"effect in not waiting for all the product to disolve?

12 answers to How Long Should I Wait Before I Get my Restylane Injections "Topped Up"?

No problem, but make sure you are actually getting restylane

While it is possible that Restylane can only last 3 months in the lips, it usually lasts up to 6 months if the appropriate amount is being used and the injector is good. There is also the slight possibility that the injector is using an inferior product or a 'black market' product from overseas that could be fake. In order to make sure of this, insist that you get the box tops from the product in order to send it in for 'Restylane Rewards'. If they won't or can't give it to you, you... more

Joel Schlessinger, MD
Omaha Dermatologist

www.LovelySkin.com

6 months until gone!

It usually takes 6 months before Restylane is gone. If you wish to "always look natural" don't wait until its effects are completely gone though! You can always do a layering effect and in fact even use heavier fillers like Perlane or Juvederm Ultra Plus to give you more of a fill deeper in the skin. If you use the same category of product in the same area it is very unlikely that you will have any complications with your injections, provided they are placed in the correct plane in... more

Tanya Kormeili, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologist

No, Yes

Good Day Maley, You can always add to filler already in place if you wish for more correction. You need not wait for the product to dissolve. You may want to try Perlane (a thicker, sometimes longer lasting form of Restylane) in the future. Be well and enjoy your Vegi-mite. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

My style is to not wait until it is completely gone

This is more of a question about doctor's style. There is no right answer. My style is to touch up the previous injection when the correction appears to be waning. It makes more sense to me to walk around with a full or near full correction most of the time then to have swings from full correction to no correction. There is no problem with putting a different filler on top or using the same filler. In some areas, like the lips, sometimes a mild enhancement is done initially. Then,... more

Steven F. Weiner, MD
Pensacola Facial Plastic Surgeon

Restylane and Juvederm: Safe to add additional volume when needed.

As long as you have waited well past the initial, expected "post-treatment swelling" period (maybe even up to a month or so), it is fine to add additional volume of the hyaluronic acid fillers if you feel you would like more volume or line correction. Restylane and Juvederm do wear off faster in the areas with more movement (smile lines faster than under eye tear troughs, for example), so needing to "top off" filler in these areas sooner does make more sense... more

Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon

www.ArtofDermatology.com

Topping-Off Restylane Best Done Prior to Complete Loss of Earlier Treatment

Injectable fillers like Restylane are essentially a camouflage for the wrinkle, however there is a lot of evidence to suggest it generates natural collagen in your skin and may help support your skin preventing further damage (wrinkling). There is no doubt that Restylane is a very successful product when used in the smile lines. More than half of my patients have results that are obvious for greater than 12 months and many have lasted 2 or more years. Because of the... more

Louis W. Apostolakis, MD
Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-apo.com

When to repeat Restylane injections

There really in no advantage to repeat the injections until you start to see something you do not like. Restylane may last 3-6 months, depending upon where it is injected. With each treatment, your body will respond to the injection by forming a little scar tissue (collagen) as it slowly metabolizes (gets rid of) the Restylane. This new collagen may reduce your need for additional Restylane, too.

Randy J. Buckspan, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

Restylane and its longevity

Restylane is a popular and effective dermal filler. It is used best in the dermis of the skin to help you erase deep wrinkles. Restylane commonly lasts approximately 6 months. If you feel that your results do not last that long, it is appropriate to return to your plastic surgeon and receive additional volume. This will help you maintain a long-lasting result

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Restylane and retreatment

You do not have to wait for restylane to be completely absorbed to have another treatment. Usually it lasts for about 6 months, certainly if you see it dissipating you can have further treatment.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Waiting period between Restylane treatments depends on personal preference

The bottom line is that the answer to your question depends on personal preference. If you are not happy with your results after 3 months, then you should return for more. Before returning to the same physician, we'd ask whether or not the product only lasts three months every time as this seems to short a duration to us. Research shows and we have found that using dermal fillers can actually aid in the development of new collagen and this is one compelling reason to use the products... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Filler for effect

There is no reason not to go back for another injection if you do not have the result that you like. With fillers, the entire purpose is to get a cosmetic result - basically the look that you want. By going back sooner rather than later you can maintain the look without the ups and downs of going without.

D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Apply for complete correction

Maley, This may be a result of initial undercorrection by your physician as 3 months is a short duration for improvement. Regardless, patient's are ultimately in control of when to have a second injection based on the satisfaction with the overall results. I would recommend that on your second round of treatment ensure that enough product is used to obtain a complete correction of all your areas of concern. It may provoke a slightly higher cost in the short term but will provide you... more