Why does Restylane cause numerous lumps?

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7 answers to “Why does Restylane cause numerous lumps?”

A: Lumps after Restylane can be poor injection technique except in the eyelids

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

In thicker skin lumps are less common as the skin hides any irregularity. The most common areas where lumps are seen is in the eyelids and the lips, both areas of thin skin. The closer the filler is to the skin , the more likely visible lumps. The lumps are caused by irregular injection of filler, the filler... more

A: Fillers and "lumps"

By Theodore Katz, MD - Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

With proper technique one should not feel any appreciable "lumps" after injections by an experienced physician. You should ask about your physician's training and background and should seek out a board certifed plastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or dermatologist. Do not be afraid to... more

A: Restylane Injections

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Any filler that is injected too superficial will leave bumps in the areas. This is why you should see a board certified plastic surgeon who are trained in these techniques, whereas some places you have physicians, or nurses or PA injecting the product who simply took a weekend coarse or watched a video... more

A: This shouldn't happen if the doctor is well trained and knows what they are doing

By Joel Schlessinger, MD - Omaha Dermatologist

Lumps and bumps directly correlate with the skill of the person injecting. Unfortunately, there are many folks out there who are doing these procedures with little or no experience. Usually, it is at the medispas where they hire out to cheap nurses or PAs to do the injecting while the... more

A: Should not be lumpy

By Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD - Los Angeles Dermatologic surgeon

Restylane (or any other filler) should not leave visible lumps, nor should it be painful if injected properly. There is the possibility that there may be some areas where you feel the product under the skin, especially in the first few days after injection. These should dissipate with time... more

A: Restylane and Lumps, What's the Deal?

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi CB, It's not the tool, it's the craftsman. Restylane should not cause lumps, improper injection by the injector causes lumps. It doesn't matter what filler is injected, if not performed properly, lumps will occur. Restylane is a very good hyaluronic acid product, as is Juvederm. Most... more

A: Your research is not accurate

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Cool The internet is the great equalizer. However, it is human nature that if you have an issue you go out and tell 100 people. With the internet it is more like you go out and tell 10,000 people. Lumps can form from Restylane treatment like any service. There are a lot of techniques that can be used at... more