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Can Restylane on the Cheeks Be Removed?
After 7 years my left cheek looks swallen and I would like to have the Restylane removed. Can this be done short of having a face lift?
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Restylane can be removed
Restylane, like other hyaluronic acid fillers can be removed with a digesting enzyme called hyaluronidase. However, it is very unlikely that after seven years, the Restylane is still present. Are you certain you were injected with Restylane? There are other permanent fillers available that would still be there seven years later. It is best to see a board-certified dermatologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Removal of Restylane
Hyaluronic fillers such as Restylane can be removed with and enzyme called hyaluronidase. However, after 7 years, the product should not still be in your cheeks. It is difficult to say what could be causing the swelling without seeing photos and further assessing. I would suggest meeting with your doctor to further investigate.
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Cheek swelling seven years after filler?
At seven years after filler treatment the filler should be completely dissolved. It is probably something else, best to be seen by a doctor.
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Yes - quickly and easily..if it is truly the restylane
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Restylane and removal
All hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers can be removed with a digestive enzyme injected into the area treated. However, they aren't structured to last 7 years so it might be time to have a thorough assessment of what else might be the cause of your swelling.
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Can Restylane in cheeks be removed
After 7 years there is no way you have any Restylane left in your cheek. It simply cannot and will not last that long. If you have swelling or something there, it wasn't Restylane that was used (could have been silicone or something like that), or it could be a natural change that happened in your facial structure. But it absolutely 100% cannot be Restylane at this point.
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Restylane can be dissolved
Hyaluronic acid products like Restylane and Juvederm can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase.
That said, one would not expect any of the filler injected 7 years ago to still be present.
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Removing Restylane injections with Hyaluronidase
Restylane is a hyaluronic acid facial filler and can be reduced from the soft tissue with hyaluronidase. Although...Restylane does not typically last 7 years in the body.
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Restylane can be removed or dissolved
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Yes, it can be removed
Yes, restylane can be removed with hyaluronidase but I don't think your swollen cheek, 7 years after restylane is likely attributable to restylane injections. You should have an evaluation with a qualified MD.
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Removing Restylane with hyaluronidase
Any of the hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane can be removed with injections of a hyaluronidase such as Vitrase. It's a straightforward treatment and works quickly.
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Can Restylane in the cheek be removed?
In general, Restylane will last 6-7 months on average. There may be another problem that is causing swelling in your cheek, and I would recommend speaking with your physician to help determine the cause of the issue. In circumstances where filler is present, the enzyme hyaluronidase can be used to dissolve it. I hope this helps, and best of luck to you.
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Restylane lasts between six and nine months and can be easily removed
I am sorry that you are having a problem but Restylane does not last more than 6 to 9 months. You can remove unwanted Restylane with Hyaluronic Acid. I would go seek a board certified experienced injector to figure out what the problem is but it should not be from Restylane injected 7years ago.
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Removing Restylane from cheeks
Although there is a method to remove Restylane from the cheeks, you would definitely not have any remaining Restylane seven years after it was injected. The swelling that you have on your cheek is not due to Restylane, so I would investigate other potential causes. Pictures would also be helpful to evaluate your face and perhaps give you more advice.
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Restylane and cheek swelling?
I do not think that any restylane could be in your cheek after seven years. I would see your doctor and have the swelling evaluated.
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