Restylane for someone with cheek implants?

Are Restylane injections under the eyes safe for someone with cheek implants?

5 answers to “Restylane for someone with cheek...”

A: Cheek implants should not affect Restylane injections.

George J. Beraka, MD

To zabka, It is really all about the details of your anatomy.  In the right patient, Restylane can create a smooth transition between your cheeks and your lower eyelids. Restylane should be injected deeply and is quite safe.  Implants should not be a problem.

A: Safe, Off-Label Uses of HA Fillers

Athleo Louis Cambre, MD

Hyaluronic Acid Fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm have now been used for many years, not only to fill the nasolabial folds, but also the lips and other areas.  These products have a good safety profile in general.  In order to gain FDA approval, their initial spectrum of application was limited... more

A: Restylane is great for the eye area

Stella Desyatnikova, MD

Restylane is a safe and great option for improving the hollow appearance under the eyes. We use it frequently for this indication, in patients with cheek implants and without. It is an off-label indication, and the patients are informed about it. It is one of the best products for this indication, however... more

A: Restylane Injections in a Patient With Cheek Implants

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Zabka, Yes, Restylane injections can be performed around the eyes in patients who have had cheek implants.  It is a very advanced technique so you do need to choose your injecting physician most carefully.  There may be a slight increased chance of infection due to the implants, therefore a course... more

A: Restylane is safe around the eyes, but with risk.

Robert M. Freund, MD

Restylane and all the Hyaluronic acid fillers are safe around the eyes, but are an off-label use. The FDA has not approved these fillers for treatments around the eyes. Patients also have more complaints about these fillers in this area then for any of the other treatment areas. These fillers are more risky... more

Comments

Sergey Kalitenko, MD
30 posts
8 Dec 2008

Restylane under eyes is off label use, but works well if the skin around eyes is thick enough.  If it is no, then bumps can be seen.  They eventually go away in about 2 -- 3 weeks. Therefore I'd recomemend to go to a physician, who has an experience in injectiong Restylane around eyes.

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