Restylane Has Not Dissolved After 15 Years and is Deforming my Smile?

I had restylane injected in my lips 15 years ago. It still has not dissolved. I tried a couple of hyaluronidase injections 7 years but it hasn't helped. The restylane deforms my smile, it's really getting me down. Can anything be done?

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Restylane 15 years ago...

Because Restylane wasn't FDA approved 15 years ago (2003), you may want to re-think what treatment was actually done and consider other options.

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Restylane Has Not Dissolved After 15 Years

Restylane was not approved for use in the United States 15 years ago. You may have been misled with what was utilized. That would explain why hyaluronidase injections have not been successful. Consult with 3 - 4 experienced and expert injectors to understand your options.

Restylane cannot last for 15 years - you probably have silicone in there!

Ok, first, Restylane wasn't FDA approved 15 years ago, which means it was a product imported from another country, and might not have been an HA filler. This means it couldn't be dissolved with hyaluronidase so that's why those injections haven't helped. I would recommend that you visit a well-qualified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with a great deal of filler experience. I can often tell by feel when a product is or is not HA. Years ago many people thought they were... more