Gary Gesualdi, MD

Restylane and all the other Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers such as Juvederm, Vollure, Volbella, Voluma, Belotero and Silk promote water retention especially within this treatment area, which in turn often exacerbates swelling. If the swelling remains after two weeks post treatment then its good bet the HA filler is holding onto excess water and the filler gel needs to be dissolve with hyaluronic acid.

The best thing an experienced injector can help you answer is the simple question which is " are you a good candidate for fillers for malar bags?" This area more than any other area needs to be assessed by an experienced injector because truth be told many people simply have too much loose skin and lost elasticiy to get good results. 

Thanks and Good Luck!

Sorry you had some much bruising but lips are very vascular and bruise easily.  Necrosis is rare and takes several days to turn black. I would get the injector or another one to evaluate in person to be safe.

Thanks and good luck

Gary Gesualdi, MD 

Affordable Fillers of Chattanooga

Smart for you to ask before you leap. Get to a good plastic surgeon who also does non-invasive treatments and ask. You need a in-person evaluation.  To be honest, its hard to imagine how adding fillers will reduce size of your nose.

Good luck and let us know what you decide.

Gary Gesualdi, MD

Affordable Fillers of Chattanooga

Thanks for this common question. Botox or Dysport with a very seasoned injector if best bet but need face to face evaluation to be sure.  Be careful as this is not an area most injectors do so get to an expert with high volume practice in your area.

Good luck and post some before and afters so we all can learn.

Gary Gesuald, MD 

Affordable Fillers of Chattanooga

Thanks for posting your question but the dollar amount you were quoted sounds extremely high - unless he/she was including Laser treatments. It's always a good idea to get 2nd opinion when price tag is so high.  LYFT and VOLUMA should last close to a year, sometimes more.  It just depends on few factors and most important ones being your age, how much filler is injected and where in face its injected.

In SE US I believe typical Liquid Facelift is going to cost approximately $2000 - $3500, maybe up to $5000 if need 5 plus syringesin big city like Atlanta.  In Chattanooga we are on the lower end of spectrum regarding costs.

Good luck and let us know what you learn if get a 2nd opinion

Gary Gesualdi, MD

Affordable Fillers of Chattanooga