I'm sorry you were unhappy with the lip enhancement treatment that you received. Having beautifully placed lip filler can be a great experience. Luckily, from what you explained, it does not sound as though you had an allergic reaction to the filler. Typically, Restylane Silk is notorious for its extra swelling post treatment. Allergic reactions include; but are not limited to things like itching, swelling, hives and/or shortness of breath.

If the results that you achieved with your injector are not to your satisfaction, you have the option of requesting that he or she dissolve the filler with Hyaluronidase injections. Unfortunately, it will dissolve any and all filler that you have in your lips, but it will allow you to start with a clean slate.

Above all, it is important that you find a qualified and experienced injector and you discuss what you want and don't want so that you can get the best results possible.

Regards,

Nicole Wyatt MSN, AGACNP- Board Certified

Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Director

Answered by Nicole WyattDecember 10, 2018

Restylane Silk

Q Swelling of lips with Restylane Silk, am I allergic?

Restylane Silk is one of my favorite fillers to use for lip enhancement but it has a strong reputation of post treatment SWELLING. As an injector, I always try to prepare my patients for the swelling and make sure they do not feel caught off guard by any normal and expected side effects of a treatment. Yes, Restylane Silk is notorious for its extra bit of swelling post treatment, but as you saw, it only lasts a few days. If you take precautions like avoiding Aspirin, avoiding exercise, abstain from massaging the lips and are diligent about applying ice packs for 2-3 days, you can minimize the effects. Truthfully. despite all of those measures, YOU WILL SWELL. Its a beautiful product, I wouldn't let the swelling stop you from using it in the future :)

Allergic reactions to product can vary from swelling to itchiness, redness, feeling short of breath etc. It sounds like your reaction was completely normal. Best advice is to communicate with your injector if you have any questions or concerns and have them evaluate you just to be sure. Safety First Always.

Best of luck to you,

Nicole Wyatt

Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Director

Answered by Nicole WyattDecember 10, 2018

Dysport

Q Dysport wrong injection points causing a crooked smile, will it go back to. normal?

Very sorry this happened to you, it is possible that your injector placed some of the Dysport injections in an area that is controlling the muscles near your mouth. When treating Crows Feet (the eyes), it is possible to inject too low and inadvertently relax the muscles of the mouth, leaving an asymmetrical smile. As for the complaints of blurry vision, I would recommend seeing your physician if it has not yet resolved. Typically neurotoxins like Dysport and Botox do not affect vision and it may or may not be an unrelated issue.

Although this is very inconvenient for you, the drooping is LUCKILY not permanently debilitating. Dysport usually wears off in about 3-4 months in most people, in few instances 6 months. Wish you all the best, I hope this helps to put your mind at ease.

Nicole Wyatt MSN, AGACNP- Board Certified

Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Director

Answered by Nicole WyattDecember 10, 2018