This would be a total coincidence in my opinion. It does not make sense either medically or biologically. During my years in practice I have had a few patients present with osteomas. They are harmless lesions and in fact many pathologists do not regard them as true neoplasms but... more
Could Restylane have caused an osteoma on my skull?
I had Restylane injected two times over the last five years. After the last injection into my marionette lines, I developed numbness and head pain in my forehead and back of my head. I returned to the M.D. and she stated it had nothing to do with the Restylane.
My PCP (Primary Care Physician) did a CT scan and I have an osteoma of my skull. Is there any way this could be related to the injections in your opinion? I am freaking myself out about this. Thank you.
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A: Restylane and skull osteoma - coincidental.
As far as I know, there is no connection between restylane injections and the development of osteomas. Restylane itself has no calcium in it. Even if you were injected with Radiesse (which contains calcium hydroxyapatite, a component of bone) in the nasolabial folds, it would be... more
A: No relationship between the Restylane and the osteoma
Dear Nise There is absolutely no relationship between the Restylane and the osteoma. Your doctor is absolutely correct. One has nothing to do with the other, so the Restylane treatment did not cause the osteoma.
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