Any hardness within 1-2 days of Perlane is most likely due to swelling, which is an intrinsic humectant property of hyaluronic acid fillers such as Perlane, Restylane, or Juvederm. Ice compress, oral Benadryl can be helpful. If the hardness persists beyond 2 weeks, one may consider hyaluronidase to reverse the... more
Why do my cheeks feel hard after perlane?
I had perlane in my cheeks yesterday. I am a little swollen, but my cheeks feel hard. Will that subside? Would I be able to go in the sun after 5 days?
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A: Perlane Side Effects
The hardness may be from swelling after the injections. If it doesn't resolve in a few days or if you start getting a fever, call your plastic surgeon. Barring any major problems, you should be able to go out into the sun several hours after Perlane treatments.
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