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Pain level of Restylane treatments?

asked 10 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Will Richardson, MD
Question viewed 332 times
Tags: injection site, local anesthesia, pain

How painful are Restylane injections for wrinkles around the mouth? Since it is a sensitive area, do they use a local anesthetic?

17 answers to Pain level of Restylane treatments?

Are Restylane injections in the lip painful

As with any injection some discomfort can be experienced but these are easily managed through a number of methods. Each patient is managed individually according to their needs and wishes. Some of my patients have received Restylane without any anesthesia although most of my patients request something. First of all, Restylane now comes with an anesthetic agent dissolved along with the product. This is helpful in anesthetizing the area as the injections... more

Ted Brezel, MD
Long Island Dermatologist

Restylane around the mouth

Restylane is now premixed with a local anesthetic so injections are much less painful now than in the past. If you are very sensitive to pain, I recommend a topical anesthetic be applied to the area and left on for about 15-30 minutes. Usually after the first injection the area becomes numb so you do not feel the subsequent injections as acutely.

Sheri G. Feldman, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist

Restylane Injections w/ Lidocaine and Tolerable...

Yes the area around the mouth is very sensitive, however, a lot of practices offer topical anesthetic to help aid in the discomfort, as well as ice packs. In addition, Restylane-L has lidocaine in their syringes and this makes the whole experience even more tolerable. I think you will be pleasantly surprised! Good luck. Hope this helps. Dr. Grant Stevens

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Pain control for filler injections in and around the lips

People tend to have differences in pain tolerance, so I usually give them choices regarding anesthesia. Many people tolerate Restylane in and around the lips with topical anesthesia only. The new product contains lidocaine which makes the actual injection less painful. The topical anesthesia should be on for about 30 minutes for maximal efficacy. For patients who are more anxious or feel they have a low pain tolerance, I do a block on the inside of the lip that wears... more

Nancy Samolitis, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Restylane injections are not usually painful

Restylane, a dermal filler similar to Juvederm, is formulated with lidocaine mixed into it so it numbs a bit as it is injected. It may also be helpful to apply some numbing cream to the area and use ice or other cooling method, and with a combination of these things it is very well tolerated.

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Fort Lauderdale Lip Augmentation

Yes, perioral injection is the most sensitive. There are a number of techniques that can be employed to optimize comfort including topical dental swabs with anesthetic followed by regional blocks.

Will Richardson, MD
Fort Lauderdale Dermatologic Surgeon

Pain with Restylane Injections

A gentle technique, icing, topical numbing cream, combined with lidocaine that now comes pre-mixed in the Restylane, all lend to a more comfortable treatment. Be certain to discuss any concerns with your practitioner prior to treatment.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Restylane and pain level

Pain with Restylane treatments should be minimal. There are many options for pain management that your doctor may discuss with you. This includes applying ice to the skin, topical numbing cream, or nerve block injections. The newest form of Restylane, called Restylane-L, actually has lidocaine (a numbing agent) premixed with it.

Kristel D. Polder, MD
Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon

Pain level for Restylane treatments

Now that Restylane contains lidocaine, the pain from the procedure is significantly reduced. In my office, we use topical numbing agents as well as give patients the option of having a dental block especially for more sensitive areas like the lips.

Lori Stetler, MD
Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon

Restylane - How painful are Restylane injections for wrinkles around the mouth? Since it is a sensitive area, do they use a loca

Ouch! That happens to be a tough area, even for tough patients! Some areas are typically more sensitive than others. In my experience, addressing the nasolabial lines (the lines that go from the nose to the corners of the mouth) and adding volume to the cheeks are relatively painless. Anything in the region of the lips is more painful, whether addressing the fine lines, or "plumping" up the lips. That being said, I have found only relatively short duration... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Pain prevention with Restylane injections around the mouth

The perioral area is very sensitive. Even with the presence of lidocaine in the product being injected, I feel the injections in this area are much better tolerated and lead to the best outcomes when patients are totally comfortable. For this reason, in my practice I perform a perioral dental block for all patients receiving filler around the mouth or lips. This procedure is easy, comfortable and allows the filler to be done painlessly.

Missy Clifton, MD
Bentonville Dermatologist

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Restylane or Juvederm injections should be relatively painless

A topical anesthetic should be used prior to injection, and the lidocaine containing products make the procedure almost painless. The pinch feels like a 3 on a scale of 1 to 10. all patients do well with it, especially as we use ice for comfort and to reduce chances of bruising. Make sure your doctor uses the lidocaine containing product for all areas of the face. Best to you.

Carolyn Jacob, MD
Chicago Dermatologic Surgeon

Yes, anesthetic is put into the product

Yes, anesthetic is put into the product, and can also be applied to your lips/face before the treatment begins. With this, they are not very painful. It also depends on whether you go to an expert injector as technique is relevant.

Mitchel Goldman, MD
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

How to Minimize Pain For Restylane Injections around the Mouth

I have been injecting lips for the purpose of cosmetic enhancement for over 25 years and have used many methods of anesthesia to reduce the pain of lip injections. These include topical numbing agents, ice application, and regional nerve blocks. In my opinion, nothing compares with a technique known as a "dental block". The initial injections are done using an intra-oral technique. After swabbing an area on the mucous membranes inside the lip with a numbing solution used by... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Several options are available to make Restylane treatments almost painless.

Several options are available to make Restylane treatments almost painless. Most of our patients are treated with topical anesthesia for 30 to 40 minutes before treatment. The Restylane product also contains a local anesthetic. With this combination, most of our patient feel that the discomfort is minimal. Another option is facial anesthetic blocks like the dentist does when he make your teeth numb.

Mark Taylor, MD
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

What pain.

The new Restylane with the lidocaine has made a giant difference. Initially, we were blocking lips with local anesthesia before they started adding lidocaine. Now with the lidocaine, the block is not needed. Even my male patients can tolerate the service. Pokey but doable.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Minimal Pain with Resylane Injections

Restylane injections are well tolerated by my patients. In my experience, local anesthesia is not necessary. The comfort of these injections is enhanced by: 1) An anesthetic agent (lidocaine) that now comes in the product 2) Icing the skin before the injection 3) Topical anesthetic cream before the injection 4) In rare cases, a nerve block to the area Enjoy your treatment, Dr. McCracken