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Restylane Side Effects
I am planning on having Restylane done on the lines that lead from nose to jawline. Has anyone had any bad side effects from Restylane or from the anesthetic? What should I expect?
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Mare for Ceil
in New York
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Restylane potential side effects
Restylane is a very well tolerated filler if applied correctly. There may be minor bruising and swelling which may last 1-4 days after the injection and which are typically covered by makeup in the relatively unlikely instance they are noticeable. Nodules and skin color changes are some of the more serious side effects but in the hands of an experienced practitioner, these issues are highly unlikely. Of course over- or undercorrection can result in unwanted appearance...
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Potential risks associated with Restylane
Risks can occur regardless of surgeon or technique. These include but are not limited to: infection, hematoma, discomfort, asymmetry, undesirable effect on an associated muscle such as drooping of an eyelid, adverse medication reaction, allergic reaction, need for additional "touch up" injections, palpability, visibility, distortion with muscular contraction, need for secondary revisions, and inability to guarantee a specific cosmetic result.
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See an experienced injector
As long as you are going to an experienced injector, there shouldn’t be any bad side effect, however, a rare complication can occur despite the experience of the physician. Bruising, redness and swelling occur commonly but, they are self limiting. The rare complication is plugging up a blood vessel that can “choke” off the blood supply to the overlying skin which create a bad scab and then a discolored permanent scar. Hyaluronidase can be used immediately if this is...
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As long as you go to a good and experienced injector, you should be fine
Restylane, like any other treatment, is only as good as the person who is injecting it. If you go to someone who is a new injector, prepare to have problems. On the other hand, if you go to an experience injector, preferably a board certified dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon (not a nurse or physician assistant/nurse practitioner), you should be fine. Good luck!
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Restylane risks
The main risks are bruising which get better, and contour irregularities which often can be massaged out or additional filler can be added. I have not heard of any allergic reactions to the product although I imagine it can happen but it is very rare.
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Complications from Restylane
If you are in good health, it is very unlikely for you to get any side effects from Restylane.
Restylane is Hyaluronic Acid which is abundantly present in your skin.
Rare complications may occur, mainly bruising and lumpiness.
Bruising disappears in 4-7 days (or longer if you take Aspirin, Vitamin E, Garlic, Gingko or Ginseng). Lumpiness can be corrected at the time of the injection by massaging.
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have had a reaction to...
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Bad Side Effects from Restylane
Bruising which can last for up to 2 weeks.
Superficial Placement which can look like a blue colored line.
Herpes Simplex flare up causing porlonged pain or sores
Extreme pain if not done with good anesthesia especially in the upper lip.
However, overall it is a very safe and effective and gratifying procedure.
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Restylane Risks
The risks are very small for an experienced injector and when problems arise they are usually easy to remedy. However, if this is the first time you are having a filler performed you should ask you physician to discuss the variety of fillers and the length of time they are expected to last.
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Side effects from Restylane injections
We generally do not expect any major side effects from Restylane injections, especially in the nasolabial folds. Bruising (to one degree or another) and swelling (usually resolves after 2-5 days), maybe a little redness at the injection sites can be expected. Occasionally lumpiness (usually easy to massage out) can occur. In theory, infections and RARELY embolization of the material could occur if it is injected into a blood vessel. So far, I have not seen an infection as a result of...
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Restylane is a great treatment!
Dear Mare
Restylane has proven to be a fantastic treatment for the nasolabial folds. You should go to an experiences injector. The core specialties that do this service are: Cosmetic dermatology, ocuoplastics, facial plastics, and general plastic surgery. Beyond that, the right doctor irrespective of which of these specialities they are trained in makes a big difference. However, treatment of nasolabial folds is such a standard treatment that you are likely to have a great treatment result....
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