Quantity For 8-Month Followup Restylane Touchup Treatments?

asked 8 months ago by valdsmt in California
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
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Tags: 8 months post-op, quantity, touch up

After the very first derma filler treatment for marionette lines and tear troughs, how much Restylane will one need at touch up time 8 months later? 50% of the original treatment amount?

11 answers to Quantity For 8-Month Followup Restylane Touchup Treatments?

Restylane Touch Up

It depends. Everyone's body is different and the rate of absorption can vary between patients as well as injected locations. Generally less is needed than the initial amount if there is still some remaining. In the tear trough area, Restylane tends to last longer than most other parts of the face including the marionette lines, which may or may not be completely gone by this time. The best way to answer this is to consult with a board certified specialist who can... more

Kimberly Lee, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.beverlyhillsfacialplastic.com

Restylane Touch up

This is a difficult question to answer as the resorption rate of Hyaluronic Acid(Restylane) by the body varies with the individual and the area of placement. Medicis(the company that makes Restylane) reports in studies that 95% of patients maintained correction for up to 18 months when the initial treatment was followed up with another treatment( usually 50% of the initial volume) at 4-5 months. This is something I call "Stacking". I can tell you that in my own... more

Von Graham, MD
New Orleans Facial Plastic Surgeon

Followup restylane treatment

Everyone is different. It depends upon how you metabolize the filler, how much was injected, and the depth of the areas which required filling. Generally, eight months is not an unreasonable time to seek an additional treatment. I find that many of my patients request one syringe at that time. This is certainly based upon economic factors as well as the lasting effect of the fillers themselves. It is completely a personal decision. The one beauty of filler... more

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Restylane - Quantity For 8-Month Followup Restylane Touchup Treatments?

It's impossible to answer this question via this forum - it depends too much on what you looked like before your treatments, how much you received during your initial treatment, and how much of it is remaining at your second treatment. However, in general, for a hyaluronic acid filler treatment, you typically need to be seen about twice a year, as the fillers last from about 4-8 months. So you may need again as much as you did for the first treatment. A visit in less time... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

How much Restylane for touch up treatment

Greetings~ It is nearly impossible to predict how much Restylane will be needed for touch up after 8 months. There are many factors involved such as rate of absorption (which can vary greatly between patients), areas treated and degree of correction (full vs. partial correction of a given area)with the initial treatment. After a full correction in the nasolabial folds for example, a patient may only need 50% correction but they may need significantly more. We suggest a follow... more

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Quantity For 8-Month Followup Restylane Touchup Treatments?

Quantity For 8-Month Followup Restylane Touchup Treatments? Don't use Restylane in marrionette lines, but rather I prefer to use Perlane that, IMHO gives a better esult. The depth and length, of the folds, will dicatate how much filler is required. If you wait 8-9 months before your next Restylane or perlane treatment to the Marrionette lines, you'll most likely need a full treatment as it lasts about that long.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

How much Restylane do I need?

Unfortunately there is no easy formula that we can give you in a situation such as you posed. The answer will require an in person clinical evaluation of your face. Typically the longevity of hyaluronic fillers run about 6-9 months but this can vary from patient to patient and is also dependent upon the location on the face it is injected.

Ted Brezel, MD
Long Island Dermatologist

Your treating physician should approach this based on your concerns.

There is not magic formula. It is often a matter of personal preference and budget. Speak to your injecting physician regarding your concerns and your budget. Most injectors will tailor treatment to both of these considerations.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

You will need enough Restylane to maintain an optimum result.

There is no specific amount of Restylane need to do a touch up. It is important to use enough Restylane to do a beautiful job. Like an artist who uses enough paint to finish a masterpiece. An expert physician will give you an a fairly accurate estimate of the amount you will need to achieve the result you want.

Mark Taylor, MD
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

Restylane Touch ups

Everyone metabolizes Restylane at a different rate, and the material can last longer in different areas of your face. Your injector will evaluate you, perhaps look at pre-treatment photos if any were done, and then the two of you can decide exactly what needs to be done!

Sheri G. Feldman, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist

How much Restylane is needed for a touch up?

This answer is best addressed at the time of your treatment. Much will depend on your current status and whether or not you were satisified with the initial treatment plan. Because a treatment plan (touch up or not) should be individualized, there is no set "recipe." A good practitioner will keep you involved in this discussion and work to meet your goals and budget. Ideally, repeated, consistent dermal filler treatments will lend to sustained outcomes that... more