Is it too late for me to get Restylane shots?

I have a wedding in 3 weeks so I want to look "better", since I'm 59. Is it too late for me to get Restylane shots? Do you think I'm too close to the wedding event that I may actually look worse if it takes time for the positive effects to take place?

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A: Restylane

By H. Eliot Y. Ghatan, MD - New York Dermatologist

You can get Restylane injection and see immediate results, however, there is a slight chance of bruising, black & blue. Therefore, it is advisable to the treatment at least one week before any major event.

A: Also Prevelle

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

In addition to the excellent comments from the other practitioners for patients that are "close to the wire" in terms of injectables, I have used Prevelle from Mentor corporation which is a hylauronic acid injectable. It tends to have less "downtime" and be well tolerated in terms of pain (has lidocaine in... more

A: Timing of Cosmetic Facial Fillers: Wedding Preparation. Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Facial fillers address volume loss that occurs with age. Timing of treatment is important as these injectables can induce mild residua, including: Bruising Swelling Our office is often asked to consult patients who are anxious to have treatments done prior to a big event. Botox and Facial fillers... more

A: Consider Evolence...the collagen event filler

By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

There are numerous soft tissue fillers to consider. However, I have been extremely pleased using a new filler introduced to us in the United states just a few months ago... Evolence® Evolence® is a dermal filler is made of natural collagen, one of the most prevalent materials in your body. It... more

A: Act quickly

By Ronald Shelton, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

With three weeks, Restylane or Juvederm would be OK as bruising, if it occurs, will be gone by then and if too much product causes an undesired lump, it can be extracted. One week would not be enough time to play it safe.

A: Use Cosmoplast (human collagen) when you need to look great right away

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Restylane and other hyaluronic acid fillers are great (I personally prefer Juvederm). But they all can leave you with temporary bruising and swelling. The bruising and swelling almost always clear up in a week or less, but this is not guaranteed. Since you are under time pressure (and so many patients are), I... more

A: Absolutely not... but the sooner the better!

By Sirish Maddali, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

First of all, congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Restylane, like any other filler, can cause bleeding and bruising. When my patients are getting it done before a wedding, I prefer to do it 2 to 3 weeks in advance of the wedding date. The more time you have, the better. 59 years of age is not a... more

A: You have plenty of time to get Restylane!

By James F. Boynton, MD - Houston Plastic Surgeon

You have plenty of time to have your Restylane injections. I would agree that gives plenty of time for any bruising and swelling to resolve. I have found that injections below the eyes in the "tear trough" area bruise the most and may take the longest to resolve. Injections into the... more

A: Restylane Injections and Special Events

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Cyn, Hurry up, get your injections, and you should be fine. Choose your injecting physician carefully as you want to look great for those wedding photos. Three weeks in plenty of time for any bruising, swelling, or necessary touch ups. The positive effects will be seen immediately. Fortunately... more

A: You have time

By Jordana S. Gilman, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

Any bruising from fillers should be gone in 1-2 weeks. Injections around the eyes or upper cheeks cause bruising that can take 2 weeks to resolve, while bruising from lip injection or injections into the lower face usually clears slightly faster. To minimize your risk of bruising, stay away from aspirin... more

More answers to Is it too late for me to get Restylane shots?
Dallas - Congratulations and go for it
New York City - 3 weeks is plenty of time

Comments

cynmark24
2 posts
27 Oct 2008

Thank you Dr. Shafer for your informative answer. It was very helpful. I should have mentioned that the area to be injected was the "parenthesis" surrounding the area between the nose and the mouth.

Sergey Kalitenko, MD
30 posts
28 Oct 2008

The answer depends on the area you want filler to be injected. If the skin in the area you want treatment is thick, the you can do it with a very good chance to get excellent results. If the skin is thin, then results may be not as good as you want them to be. Bottom line: threat the areas with thick skin and avoid the areas with thin skin. Cosmetics can help, if you still have bruises in 3 weeks, which is unlikely though. Good luck!

quinnmd
38 posts
27 Oct 2008

My patients are routinely put on Arnica, a homeopathic agent, to reduce bruising. I prefer the oral to the topical. You can get this at a health food store, or your practitioner may offer it in her office. Try to start a day or so before the injections. Good Luck!! Linda Quinn, MD

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