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Lupus and Keloids: Am I Still Good Candidate for Restylane?

asked 3 years ago by patricia onboard sea in USA
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
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Tags: mouth, keloid scar

I have lupus and keloid, as well as difficulty healing. I use acupuncture, occasional steriods and a number of Chinese, holistic mediciine including gingseng. Am I a candidate for Restylane?

2 answers to Lupus and Keloids: Am I Still Good Candidate for Restylane?

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Restylane and Lupus

While lupus is not a contraindication with the hyaluronic fillers like collagen, I would be leary of injecting into someone with a history of systemic lupus. Plus, if you add your history of keloid formation, I would be even less inclined to recommend these injections. I would like to mentiion that lupus and other collagen vascular diseases are not contraindicated with Restylane or Juvederm. Unlike collagen, hyaluronic acid is not species specific. Thus, the hyaluronic acid fillers... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

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