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Restylane in Cheeks. Changed Face Shape.

asked 1 year ago by SallyAnne
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 472 times
Tags: cheekbones, 7 months post-op, fuller, unsatisfied

I had restylane under my eyes and in my cheeks 7 months ago. The eyes had problems, but now look great. However, I've never liked how my face shape looks. It's fuller, with less distinct cheekbones. I look younger but less striking; fatter, and I'm thin. When can I expect this to dissipate? I'd take gauntness for my high cheekbones in a second. I've been patient, but I was hoping that at least some would have dissolved by now. I realize there's no magic number but, ballpark? Thanks so much.

13 answers to Restylane in Cheeks. Changed Face Shape.

Restylane for the face

Restylane under the eyes seems to last longer than other parts of the face, such as the cheeks. The magic with the fillers lie with the physician injecting them to recreate a youthful facial appearance. If you are really unhappy with the result you currently have, you may consider hyaluronidase to remove it; however, depending on how long it has been, its effect may be wearing off already.

Kimberly Lee, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.beverlyhillsfacialplastic.com

Restylane in Cheeks. Changed Face Shap.

Dear Sally Anne, The nice thing about Restylane is that it is easily dissolvable. It often takes up to 1 year to fully go away, so if you do not like certain areas, see your physician for hyaluronidase injections into those appropriate areas.

Sam Goldberger, MD
Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.neweyelids.com

10 to 12 months for most Restylane to resolve

Around one year is the point that most of the hyaluronic acids dissolve. You could have some hyaluronidase injected to dissolve some of the filler you have.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

Too much of a good thing

Greetings SallyAnne~ There really can be too much of a good thing. This is often the case with fillers. Too much filler can change the shape of the face and indeed blunt some of the facial features making people feel they look fat or that they have less definition in the face. Consequently, not enough filler can be upsetting as well. When patients expect a certain result and that lines and wrinkles will be improved but they are not because an inadequate... more

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

How Long Does Restylane take to Dissolve?

Hi Sally. The answer to your questions depends on the area of the face because Restylane dissolves at different rates depending on how much movement there is in the area injected. For example, we set the expectation that for the lips the product will most likely dissolve in 3-4 months. The midface area including the nasolabial folds (smile lines) and cheeks typically lasts about 6 months and the undereye area typically lasts about 9-12 months. If you were... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Restylane in the cheeks can last two years!

Hi. If you really don't like the look, hyaluronidase injections (in small amounts!) will dissolve some of the Restylane, and help restore your sharper cheek bones.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Restylane to cheeks should improve facial shape

IMHO, the Restylane was most likely injected in the wrong place creating a cheek shape that was not aesthetically ideal. There is no magic, in these fillers themselves, and what shape is created is all a function of the aesthetic eye of whomever is injecting the Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Radiesse or Sculptra. Any, of these, placed in the wrong amount, in the wrong area will lead to a shape that's not attractive and in mind, counter-productive. I like... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Cheeks too full after restylane injections

I do a lot of cheek enhancement injections and find them very succesful! I always ask the patient to be very definitive on where and how much correction. I actually stop durring thep procedure to let the patient see where we are. Restylane should last 6-9 months or a little longer. Be patient, you had too much fill for your face.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Whether or Not to Reverse Restylane

In my experience, Restylane in the cheeks rarely last very long and is usually undetectable within a year. Its short lifespan is one of the reasons I do not inject Restylane into the cheeks for volume only. In other, thinner-skinned areas such as the lips, the results can last for years. I also think that hyaluronidase is not always predictable and can dissolve some of your own hyaluronic acid in addition to the Restylane that was injected, resulting in a result that is even worse. I would... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

The result can last up to a year

You can reverse the result of the Restylane with Hyaluronidase. The problem is that you like some of the result and you ask your surgeon to use it with caution to not dissolve all of the it.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Please don't live with filler results you are not happy with.

Sallly Anne While it is often said that Restylane lasts about a year, in my experience some of the effect of the filler can last much longer. I have seen it last up to 3 years in some cases. Please do not wait for it to dissipate. The greatest thing about Restylane and other hyaluronic acid fillers is that they can be dissolved with an enzyme called Hyaluronidase. Experienced injectors maintain this product in their office for adjusting treatments. I see a... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Restylane in Cheeks. Changed Face Shap.

Sorry to hear you are unhappy Sally Anne. In the check region and the tear trough region (under the eyes) Restylane or any filler for the matter lasts longer since there is less movement of muscles in that region. If over done the description you are giving is the result. You can get fantastic results if the procedure is not over done and done correctly by some one with experience and conservative approach. The Restylane may last from one to two years in those areas. If you are very... more

Tal T. Roudner, MD
Coral Gables Plastic Surgeon

Restylane changed cheek shape - when will it dissolve?

Restylane takes approximately 9-12 months to dissolve, and some should have dissolved by now. I understand your preference for high cheekbones and angularity, but the angularity and gauntness looks more aging. The young face is distinguished by smooth curves and arcs without sharp angles or shadows. The youthful face is heart-shaped.