I had restylane injected into my smile lines around my mouth yesterday. Looked great at first, but about 3hrs after injection one side of mouth started to swell and I felt a hard lump about size of fingertip on that side. Woke up VERY swollen on one side (other side minimally swollen) and mouth is being pulled into frown on that side only. I look like I have walnuts in my mouth. Is this sort of swelling normal? I saw a reputable Derm who I feel very confident in. Bruising is minimal.
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January 19, 2011
Answer: Swelling or Broken Blood Vessel After Restylane?
Yes. However the type of licensing requirments vary from State to State.
I would also always inquire as the experience and training of the provider. It's always a good idea to ask to speak with other patients as well.
Dear SallyAnne:
Small red raised areas at the injection sites from Restylane (Juvederm, Perlane, Radiesse ... even Botox) are from the needle, and normally resolves overnight. These areas also do not spread. I would recommend calling your doctor this morning and asking them your...
There are so many possibilities - you need more, you need less, you are still swollen etc. Whatever the reason, the answer is to return to your physician. I usually ask patients to return at 2-3 weeks after their first filler injection and to call earlier if questions or concerns. So pl...
