Cool compresses (not ice cubes) can be effective after injectables to decrease swelling. However, in our San Francisco office, we use a cool compress prior to injection to constrict the blood vessels and improve comfort. We have found this to be a very effective technique to reduce possible complications and... more














14 posts
31 Jan 2009
Ice is only for your comfort and to decrease swelling. It will not effect your result one way or the other. Make sure you are not pressing on the area with the ice as Restylane if very moldable. Being a little sore the following day is completely normal.
36 posts
31 Jan 2009
Ice should NOT be the cube type... if you have a blender that chops ice or a fridge that has chopped ice in the door, use that. If not, put ice cubes in water and use a wash cloth frequently dipped in the ice water to cool the area. This procedure is not intended to improve the outcome, but rather to decrease discomfort and swelling initially. Expect slight "over-filling" in the area for a few days-a week. The first 10% of restylane (or juvaderm) will absorb rapidly... that's the water content... so experienced practitioners overfill a bit to compensate.
52 posts
31 Jan 2009
I used to use ice a lot but not any more. I use gentle pressure if there is any concern about bleeding or rick of bruising . I find the ice causes more problems than is worth the effort.