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How Long Does Perlane Take to Work?

I had two syringes of perlane injected to my smile lines one on each side. I can feel the area is full however, I don't see a difference in the lines. I can feel the lump where she injected. It feels like the perlane is deeper in the skin while the folds are not so deep is it possible I needed restylane instead of perlane? Why does perlane cause lumps? Does it have anything to do with how it is injected?

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How long for Perlane to work

Perlane should provide an immediate fill and if lumps persist, it is due to uneven injection. The ability to correct the fold is not only up to the filler but also the technique used. Restylane would not work better than Perlane if Perlane did not help when properly injected.

Perlane in smile lines

Fillers like Restylane, Perlane, and Juvederm should have an immediate effect. You will definitely have some swelling and possible bruising after any of these injections, but you should be able to see immediate improvement. Sometimes a small lump will be present where the injection site was, but that will either resolve with time, or can be removed with hyaluronidase. You should not be able to feel a large lump though. Also, sadly from your description, it sounds like the Perlane may have... more

Perlane in the smile lines

Without a photograph to evaluate, I cannot give you an accurate assessment. However, I generally expect immediate correction/results when injecting hyaluronic acid fillers (Restylane/Perlane, Juvederm Ultra/Ultra plus). Occasionally, some swelling at the time of treatment can obscure the final result; but nontheless, I can see whether or not I've corrected the area. Perlane is a thicker, more robust, filler than Restylane, and is generally injected a bit deeper than... more

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Perlane for the nasolabial folds

Perlane is generally a great choice when improving the appearance of the nasolabial folds. Lumps are a potential side effect of Perlane, and could be due to the product itself or swelling. Technique could be a factor. I would recommend speaking with your provider about this and following up with them. If it is soon after your injections, they may massage the product. If necessary, any excess product can be dissolved with the enzyme hyaluronidase. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of... more

Perlane works right away

You will see the results from your treatment immediately, and typically will experience swelling for around a week, peaking at day 3-4. Follow up with your provider after the swelling subsides to determine whether or not you need massage, removal, and/or to assess how you like the look. It can look lumpy if it's injected in a bolus too superficially.

Sam Naficy, MD

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From the description provided, it is really difficult to assess the problem. Several possible scenarios come to mind, however. The simplest answers would be that either not enough material was injected to do the job or the material was injected too deeply to achieve the desired result. Several other possibilities are also likely. Deep wrinkles and furrows, as is frequently the case in long-standing smile lines, have two main components--a deeper component, related to loss of volume... more

Perlane Results

Perlane is designed and should instantly fill out your depressed areas, leaving a smooth appearance on the skin. Some swelling and redness may occur as well as some associated pain. This typically does not last longer than a week. Allergy or granuloma formations are rare. The lump you feel may have been an area that was overfilled. There is a solution; Hyaluronidase can simply be injected into the area dissolving the product immediately. The wrinkle free effects of Perlane last for about 6-8... more

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