Restylane: Q&A
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Can the Doctor Test Us Beforehand to Make Sure We Are Not Allergic to Restylane?
If I decide to get this done can they maybe inject a little spot on my hand or somewhere before just to make sure I'm not allergic or going to have a reaction. I would hate for them to inject the lines around my lips then i have an allergic reaction exspecially somewhere noticable. Thank you for your time.
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Jenny in texas
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Restylane allergy testing
It used to be customary to test patients for collagen allergies but not so with Restylane. I have never seen an allergic reaction to Restylane but have had one or two patients ask me to do a skin test on them and then save the syringe (they paid for the full syringe before the test) and proceed with treatment a week later.
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Allergies to Restylane
We routinely do not test for allergic reactions to Restylane because it is so rare. Having said that, there is no reason that a small amount could not be placed elsewhere and then have you wait for a month if you are that concerned.
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Is allergy testing for Restylane necessary?
All good feedback from panel members. As thoroughly stated, there is no reason or indication for an allergy test prior to treatment with hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.
However, if you believe that this would offer you more peace of mind, then moving forward with this is not unreasonable if you pay for the product and the practitioner's time to render the test. Keep in mind that you will need to absorb the cost of the syringe (whether half or full syringe) once it...
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Allergy Testing Before Restylane Injections
Restylane is a dermal filler composed of Hyaluronic Acid, a nature substance already found in our body. The function of Hyaluronic Acid in the skin is to bind water, giving the skin its plumpness. Because this is a natural substance that is already part of the skin, it is extremely rare to be "allergic" to it. There is therefore no need to perform an allergy test prior to having Restylane.
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Restylane and Juvederm allergy testing
Allergy testing for restylane and juvederm is extremely rare. Therefore, it is not necessary. The package insert from the FDA does not recommend it.
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Allergy testing is not necessary with Restylane
Restylane is a hyaluronic acid products and has no organ or species specificity. In theory there is no risk of an allergic reaction. Therefore, skin testing is not necessary before injecting hyaluronic acid. In fact, in spite of its frequent use for cosmetic purposes, there are very few reports of hypersensitivity reactions. The typical side effects associated with hyaluronic acid injections such as Restylane or Juvederm include bruising, redness, swelling and pain. These occur in...
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Restylane and Juvederm are made of hyaluronic acid
Since Restylane and Juvederm are made of hyaluronic acid, a substance found in all animals (including humans) we theoretically cannot be allergic to it. Reactions to other products that contain collagen have been reported and therefore skin tests are used for Artefill and the older collagen products Zyplast and Zyderm, but not for hyaluronic acid products.
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Restylane Allergy
I have used Restylane for years and have not encountered a single case of Restylane allergy. The active ingredient in Restylane, Hyaluronic Acid, is found in several of our tissues including the eyeballs and joints. If you are insistent on having a skin test nonetheless a small amount can be injected in the skin and inspected a week later r redness and induration.
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Restylane and skin test
AS opposed to collagen back in the day, an allergic reaction to restylane is very rare and therefore skin testing is not recommended. Certainly it can be done if you are worried.
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Is Allergy Testing Necessary with Restylane
Because the risk of allergic reaction to Restylane is so low routine pretreatment testing is not required nor recommended by the FDA or the company. As the othe panel members have indicated if desired a small amount of Restylane could be injected as a test but this is definitely not routine practice.
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Restylane allergy
The odds of a Restylane allergy are so low that there is no pre-treatment testing. However, if you have severe concerns in this regard, you could opt for the smallest possible syringe and use only a portion of it in an initial treatment, returning to complete the treatment once you are convinced that you aren't allergic to the filler.
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The incidence of allergy to Restylane is so low, routine testing is not necessary.
Allergies to the original bovine collagen filler was about 10%. For this reason routine allergy testing was essential. The incidence of allergy to Restylane is so rare (stated to be less than 1% but seems to be 1 in 1000 or less in my experience) that routine testing is not felt to be necessary.
If you feel you must be tested, be prepared to pay for this request. The smallest volume of Restylane in a unit package is 0.4 ml. This product can be used as a skin...
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Allergy Testing for Restylane
Allergy testing was necessary for bovine collagen, but there is no standardized testing protocol for Restylane or othe hyaluronic acid fillers. This is because allergic reactions to these materials are virtually non-existent. The most common side effects are bruising and swelling, but these are not allergic reactions. If you truly want a skin test, you can ask your injector if you can buy a syringe of material and have him or her "test" you with the...
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