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
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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12 answers to “Is it too late for me to get...”A: Also Prevelle
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: 3 weeks is plenty of time
Three weeks before an event is plenty of time to have dermal fillers. Depending of where you want the fillers injected and which filler you use, you may have a few days of bruising or swelling - however, all should be resolved in time for your event. Of note, I have found Evolence, a new collagen product, to... more
A: Congratulations and go for it
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. You should have enough time before the ceremony for any bruising and swelling to resolve. I definitely suggest visiting with a dermatologist, facial plastic surgeon, or plastic surgeon with experience in fillers to perform your injection. While it is enough time for... more
A: You have time
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
A: Restylane Injections and Special Events
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 plenty of time to get Restylane!
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: Absolutely not... but the sooner the better!
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: Timing of Cosmetic Facial Fillers: Wedding Preparation. Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse
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: Restylane
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.
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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.
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!
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