Restylane Still Not Gone After 2.5 Years and Numbness in my Cheek?

Hey, I got injections in my cheeks 2.5 years ago. The result wasn't completly satisfying (lump on my left side) but a it's supposed to go away I didn't mind that much. Now after all this time it's not gone and I feel numbness and discomfort in that cheek. I am wondering if that strange effet can lead to a bigger side effect? What shall I do please?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by SuzyF in France

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Restylane 2.5 Years in Cheek?

The Restylane 2.5 years after injection should be gone, but you may have residual scar tissue or granuloma. This can be excised if necessary.

Restylane persistance

I would make an appointment for follow-up with that provider, knowing though that Restylane isn't likely the cause of numbness and discomfort 2.5 years post treatment, and it sounds like you have something else going on. Visit with your primary care physician for further assessment.

Sam Naficy, MD

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Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Granuloma from Restylane?

Hi Suzy. While a hard bump (granuloma) from Restylane would be extremely rare, it's possible that this may be what you have as well. If you were seen by your injector after the initial injections they should have been able to determine this. It's worth a return visit now to rule that out or have it treated.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

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Lump of Restylane still not gone after years

I would suggest you see a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for an in-person evaluation. Like you said, Restylane normally doesn't last this long, however, depending on how large the lump was, you could still have some there. Secondly, you could have a hematoma in there, which also should have gone away by this time, but maybe it didn't. Either should be assessed by a physician. If it is product, it can be dissolved with a small amount of hyaluronidase.

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SuzyF 14 Jan 2013

Thank again for your interest. I got a facial scanner which showed an inflammation on my cheeks. I'll see a neurologist as soon as possible, but it's very hard to book an appointment. As for the dermatologist he's very sure restylane has nothing to to do with my symptoms which are getting worse and worse, now my whole face is concerned :/ And by the way hyaluronidase is forbidden in my country.

SuzyF 12 Dec 2012

Hi, thank you so much for the answers. I've always had that hard lump since the beginning. My skin look normal but I can clearly feel something under. I saw my dermatologist who said I should just wait...but I think I' rather see another physiologist as this one failed.

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