Restylane is a hyaluronic acid facial filler with a high safety profile. Risks include bleeding, bruising, infection, nodularity, uneven contour, swelling, and a theoretic risk of rejection or allergy. Patients generally do very well with injection of Botox as the allergic profile is extremely low.
Other Restylane-associated issues to watch out for?
I have lupus and keloid, as well as difficulty healing. I use acupuncture, occasional steriods and a number of Chinese, holistic mediciine including gingseng. I'd like to know more about the other issues associated with Restylane such as allergic reactions, risk of getting gram positive viruses and/or other warnings. Please explain as well as possible.
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A: Restylane is very safe.
Hi Patricia Restylane is an incredibly safe product. The rate of allergic reaction to Restylane is quite small. So small that testing is not needed unlike bovine collagen. There is no evidence that active Lupus is a contraindication to having Restylane. Regarding the history of... more
A: Restylane complications
Restyland and other hyaluronic acid products are generally safe and effective, and have a huge part in many plastic surgery practices. Restylane is genetically engineered. The hyaluronic acid is generated by a Streptococcus species of bacteria. Patients with severe allergies in general (such... more
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