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Restylane Allergy (Granuloma) Puzzle?
How can I have an allergic reaction on my chin with Restylane and not on my forehead (which had very good results)? Both injections done at the same time last July. Hard lumps on chin and didn't go away with massage. Was not offered hyaluronidase when I complained and was told that they would last as long as the filler in my forehead, maybe up to a year. I didn't even know about hyaluronidase until I did some research on the web.
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Restylane Lump or Granuloma?
Restylane lump or granuloma can be difficult to sort out. Hyaluronidase trial should be performed on the lump.
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Restylane allergy
It is quite uncommon to have a restylane or juvederm allergy. It is possible that you just had too much product injected in which case hyaluronidase is a great and safe way to dissolve it. It is possible to have a granulomatous reaction, though a bit odd to have it in one place and not the other. Make sure to have your treatments with an experienced and highly trained physician such as a dermatologist to minimize any risks.
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Restylane Allergy or Granuloma
1. A Restylane allergy should cause a similar reaction in both areas.
2. If it is Restylane, it would be present from the start and slowly subsiding.
3. It is likely to be a foreign body granulomatous reaction - you body doesn't like Restylane in that area and is surrounding it with macrophage cells.
5. If you were my patient, I would suggest a trial, even now, of a tiny amount of hyaluronidase in one lump, and very dilute steroid in another.
Hope this helps!
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Reactions to Restylane would be in all locations
You are correct that an allergy would have the affect everywhere injected, thus, it's absolutely not an allergy. My best assumption would be that the filler in your chin was injected with larger bolus volume deposits, so there are lumps. Your forehead (although this area isn't done quite as often with fillers, as the lower face is), must have been done in a threading injection technique where the needle goes in and then as it's pulled out, the Restylane is injected the whole time, thus...
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Restylane and allergic reaction
It's not likely you are having an allergic reaction. More likely is injection technique in the area. If it's possible that your injector placed a bolus of product rather than thin threading, you'll typically feel them, but not necessarily see them. Follow up with your provider for further assessment and options.
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Allergic Reaction to Restylane
An allergic reaction would occur in both locations if it were real. It would sound as if you had some injection issues in the chin where too much was placed as a bolus rather than smooth threads. As we are at least 4 months out, you may have to rely on the tincture of time, but small amounts of hyaluronidase certainly would not hurt. If the lumps are visible on the surface I would definitely suggest trying this, but if they are only palpable and not visible, realize that over...
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Restylane allergy?
You are correct in that you would not get an allergic reaction to Restylane in one area and not the other. So, it clearly is not an allergy that you have. Most likely, your results were technique related. I think the hyaluronidase would be a good option to try, as it should not worsen anything and might help with your problem.
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