Restylane side effects - How can I tell if I have a temporary edema or a more serious problem?

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A: Top 5 tips to reduce swelling after Restylane or Juvederm Facial Fillers, Raffy Karamanoukian

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Hyaluronic acid facial fillers are commonly used to treat the lips, nasolabial folds, tear trough, and face. After injection, the hyaluronic acid gel that is contained in the filler will absorb water and temporarily appear swollen or edematous. This transient swelling will go away with time,... more

A: Contact your surgeon if Restylane swelling last too long

By Chia Chi Kao, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Swelling (edema) is common after Restylane and usually subsides after 7-10 days from the date of injection. If you are still experiencing swelling after 10 days you should contact your physician.

A: Swelling After Restylane in the Lip

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

Hi lmmr, Check with you injecting physician. The swelling and edema following Restylane in the lips should resolve between 24 to 48 hours, 72 at the most. Good luck and hopefully all's well by the time you read this. Dr. P

A: This is most likely edema, so don't worry yet.

By Joel Schlessinger, MD - Omaha Dermatologist

There is often a bit of fluid buildup after either Restylane or Juvederm, so don't worry yet. I'd make sure to put ice or cold compresses on it and avoid manipulating the area in the meantime. If it doesn't go down within a week, that would be very surprising.

A: Edema (swelling) is common after Restalyn or Juvederm injections

By Usha Rajagopal, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Edema (swelling) is common after Restalyne or Juvederm, and will usually only last several days or a week after treatment. How many days has it been? If edema is still present after 10 days you should seek out treatment. If swelling is present after 10 days your doctor could inject... more