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Perlane Recovery: How Long Will Swelling Last?
asked 2 years ago by Lionface in North Carolina
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 4,490 times
Tags: swelling
How long will the swelling last and is it possible that 1cc is too much for fold area? Also, should I request them to reduce the amount of filler?
4 answers to Perlane Recovery: How Long Will Swelling Last?
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Swelling after injections
Swelling can last for a few days, but if the area is overcorrected than it will last for months. Some patients need more than one cc for each smile fold, but others may need less than one for both folds. Your anatomy and volume loss are different from the next patient’s, and yours is different now than years ago and it will be different in the future than it is now. Therefore, your volume replacement quantity is not the same and will change over time.
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Perlane and swelling
As for how much to inject it really depend supon what you look like. The perlane swelling usually subsides in a few days.
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Swelling after Perlane
I find that swelling can last a variable amount of time. However for the average patient I treat, the most significant amount of swelling goes away within 3 to 7 days. there are some who swell very little to others who swell quite a bit. The nasolabial fold area doesn't swell as much as other areas in response to injectable fillers. Restylane or Juvederm in the lips or lower eyelids tends to show more swelling on average. I advise patients to use cold packs immediately after treatment, and...
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Cynthia Poulos, MD
Worcester Plastic Surgeon
Worcester Plastic Surgeon
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Perlane, Juvederm, Fill NLF's, Face Fillers
Honestly, there's almost no swelling with Perlane in the NLF's or Cheeks. We have patients that get perlane and attend important functions, red carpet events, TV appearances that same day or evening. Much less swelling than with Radiesse in my opinion.
