Can I get Restylane injections for my feet?

Can Restylane really make it more comfortable to wear heels? My fitness trainer said that would help me a lot.

4 answers to “Can I get Restylane injections for...”

A: Restylane for a foot

Kris M. Reddy, MD

Restylane for the use in feet has not been studied to my knowledge, and it would clearly be an off label use.  I would not recommend you to be a guinea pig for an untested procedure.

A: Restylane in the feet could work

Jonathan Hoenig, MD

Wearing high heels put increased pressure on the ball of the foot, and over time, the fat pad in that area decreases. Theoretically, injecting Restylane under the ball of the foot could help reduce discomfort. It would create a cushion so the bone has more padding on the shoe or ground underneath. Just... more

A: Burning money - Restylane in feet

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Maria, That sure would be a very expensive way to stay in heels. I'd advise spending the money on comfortable shoes. They won't be gone in two months.

A: Rule out functional problems before using Restylane off-label

Roger A. Dailey, MD

I don't have any experience injecting Restylane to the feet and I expect the same is likely to be true of most aesthetic surgeons who regularly inject Restylane for facial aesthetic purposes. It would be prudent to "rule out" functional problems before this type of injection and therefore, I would... more

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