Is it safe to have Restylane injections if I have a small pimple?

Thank you for your question. I never inject a filler near acne lesions. There is an infection risk and that is best avoided. I hope this helps!

Dear FL1202:Restylane is a hyaluronic acid clear gel filler made from scaffolding molecules located in the skin. If the injection is not near the pimple, you will probably be able to proceed.A pimple is a raised dome of sebum or oil produced by the moisturizing glands of the skin. The skin itself contains bacteria which if occluded as in a pimple, will become red and infected. I would recommend against a filler injection if you have such an infection.Please discuss this with your well experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist. I wish you all the best!