Swelling and redness 4 months after Restalyne injections, trying to get it dissolved - any other options? (photo)

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Injectections 4/24 folds, cheekbones and lips - June 10 thru present swelling, redness - injection says inflammatory response - but she had to look up the procedure - I found a great plastic surgeon in ATL having to go weekly to get dissolved - Taking Clindamycin for 4 weeks - What can I do for the swelling - I didn't have this previous and the Med Spa w/ the Dr on staff is not competent enough to handle apparently. How long will this last? I didn't have this before.

Kenneth Yu, MD · Answer

Hello.  If you developed your problems months after injection, it's possible you've developed a delayed hypersensitivity reaction.  I think you did the right thing by going to a plastic surgeon to address this.  I agree with antibiotics.  You might also want to consider hyaluronidase to dissolve the filler--the idea being to eliminate or reduce the inflammatory source.  Based on your photo, I would also consider giving you a steroid burst and taper.  Good luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, the filler can be reversed with hyaluronidase. It will take a series of injections which may also cause some swelling. Icing, cold compresses, arnika, vitamin C and vitamin K will help give improvement. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Swelling can happen with any type of injection, so you may have swelling after hyaluronidase which may last several days. Also, it can take a series of treatments to fully dissolve filler. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Hope this helps.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Swelling can happen with any type of injection, so you may have swelling after hyaluronidase which may last several days. Also, it can take a series of treatments to fully dissolve filler. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

Swelling and redness 4 months after Restalyne injections, trying to get it dissolved - any other options? (photo)

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Answer: Swelling can happen with any type of injection, so you may have swelling after hyaluronidase which may last several days.

Answer: Swelling can happen with any type of injection, so you may have swelling after hyaluronidase which may last several days.

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Swelling and redness 4 months after Restalyne injections, trying to get it dissolved - any other options? (photo)

Answers (4)

Answer: Swelling can happen with any type of injection, so you may have swelling after hyaluronidase which may last several days.

Answer: Swelling can happen with any type of injection, so you may have swelling after hyaluronidase which may last several days.

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