How Long Does Swelling After Restylane Last?

asked 3 years ago by melzy123 in uk
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
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I had Restylane put unto my cheeks two weeks ago now the right cheek is swollen under the eye and hurts two weeks later, what shall I do? I am going to call harley street today.

11 answers to How Long Does Swelling After Restylane Last?

Typically 7-10 days

Swelling typically last 7-10 days. If you are still experiencing pain contact your doctor. It is best to see your physician and make them aware of the situation.

Chia Chi Kao, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

It may be normal, resolving swelling, but it is time for a f/u appt

When fillers are injected in the cheek area, particularly when close to the lower eyelid, swelling may persist longer than other areas of the face. You may have a resolving ecchymosis or bruise responsible for the asymmetry. Whatever the case you should make a follow-up appt with your provider, and he/she, after an exam, can give you a more precise answer.

John E. Gross, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

See Your Physician

Good Day Melzy, See your doc to make sure that you do not have an infection. The pain and swelling after two weeks are most unusal following Restylane injections, and may be signs of an infection. Good luck and please let us know how it goes. Be well and send my regards to Harley Street. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Restylane Swelling

Swelling generally lasts no more than 7-10 days. However, some patients may react slower. You should contact the physician to have him take a look.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drkrisreddy.com

Swelling after restylane

Having discomfort after a facial filler two weeks after the procedure is unusual, and you probably need to see your doctor.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Swelling or pain two weeks after Restylane is not normal.

This may be some bruising or hematoma (clotted blood) under the surface, which will resolve by itself over time, but is unfortunate, and should be evaluated by the person that injected you. If there was no pain, but now there is, and it is increasing, this could be more serious and should be seen immediately. The area up near the eyes is a tricky area to inject because of the deceptively loose and thin tissue at the transition between the cheek and lower eyelid. Only an experienced... more

Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon

www.ArtofDermatology.com

Minimizing swelling after Restylane treatment

Even though it might seem easy to do, injecting Restylane takes experience and talent. To obtain pleasing aesthetic result and minimize swelling it takes impeccable technique, which involves cooling the tissues, using traumatic technique and proper post injection care. In your particular case it looks that you might have had a bit too much injected in one area. The good news is that your doctor can treat this by injecting Hyaluronidase solution.

Boris M. Ackerman, MD
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

Swelling after Restylane injection

It is common to have a small amount of swelling after a Restylane injection. This however resolves quickly in approximate 1 to 2 days. If you continue to have persistent swelling two weeks after the injection, it is best returned to your dermatologist and let them know of this concern.

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Swelling and pain 2 weeks after Restylane is not normal

If you have swelling and pain two weeks after your injection you need to see your injector as this is not normal. Swelling should normally resolve within a week of injections and normally the area is tender for a few days at most.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

You most likely have a collection of blood under this that will resolve

More than likely, you have a collection of fluid or blood under this area. While it will usually resolve, it certainly is a good idea to have your doctor take a look at it since it ought to be improving by now.