I had restylane silk injected in my lips for the first time 4 days ago. I'm so disappointed. It seems like it's totally gone. I know lips swell & often times people are disappointed when it subsides. I have a 2 week follow up appointment next week. Can I add more that day and is it standard to be charged to add it? The photos below are as follows..first one is before injections, the second one is right after the injections (I loved the initial result), the third one is 4 days after injections.
Answer: Restylane Silk / Lip Augmentation/ Hyaluronic acid fillers I appreciate your question.As you stated, the swelling is starting to subside and you are now seeing the volume that was placed. There is marked improvement in volume between the pre and post treatment day 4 day picture. I would recommend that you wait 2 weeks and the return to your Injecting MD to discuss your results. You will be charged for additional filler used. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.
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Answer: Restylane Silk / Lip Augmentation/ Hyaluronic acid fillers I appreciate your question.As you stated, the swelling is starting to subside and you are now seeing the volume that was placed. There is marked improvement in volume between the pre and post treatment day 4 day picture. I would recommend that you wait 2 weeks and the return to your Injecting MD to discuss your results. You will be charged for additional filler used. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.
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Answer: Did my lip filler disappear 4 days later? Thanks for this question and raising this concern. Silk should be injected more superficially and away from the muscle. Speak with your injector about the technique that is being used to place the Silk in your lips. If injected like old Restylane, the patient sees more swelling and the product goes away faster. However, it doesn't go away in 4 days. This product was designed to provide a more natural looking result and not ducky lips. I think I see a natural looking result int he photos. It's possible you need two syringes for best results.Always follow up with your injector 2 to 3 weeks after the procedure. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)
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Answer: Did my lip filler disappear 4 days later? Thanks for this question and raising this concern. Silk should be injected more superficially and away from the muscle. Speak with your injector about the technique that is being used to place the Silk in your lips. If injected like old Restylane, the patient sees more swelling and the product goes away faster. However, it doesn't go away in 4 days. This product was designed to provide a more natural looking result and not ducky lips. I think I see a natural looking result int he photos. It's possible you need two syringes for best results.Always follow up with your injector 2 to 3 weeks after the procedure. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)
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March 25, 2016
Answer: Restylane Silk - Do I still have it in my lips? Thank you for your question. By day # 4, the swelling subsides and you are close to your final result. It appears you have a marked improvement in your lip volume. I suggest following up with your injector 2 weeks following injection for a re-evaluation. You should have an excellent result.
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March 25, 2016
Answer: Restylane Silk - Do I still have it in my lips? Thank you for your question. By day # 4, the swelling subsides and you are close to your final result. It appears you have a marked improvement in your lip volume. I suggest following up with your injector 2 weeks following injection for a re-evaluation. You should have an excellent result.
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March 9, 2016
Answer: Lip filler Thanks for your photo and question. It would be important to know how much filler was injected. There is always some swelling which subsides, but you likely still have some increase in volume compared to before. If you are looking to add significant volume, then you might want to consider a different filler like Voluma or Lyft. Silk is great for defining lip borders and creating a very natural fullness. You will most likely be charged for any additional filler you wish to inject in your lips. Best of luck!
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March 9, 2016
Answer: Lip filler Thanks for your photo and question. It would be important to know how much filler was injected. There is always some swelling which subsides, but you likely still have some increase in volume compared to before. If you are looking to add significant volume, then you might want to consider a different filler like Voluma or Lyft. Silk is great for defining lip borders and creating a very natural fullness. You will most likely be charged for any additional filler you wish to inject in your lips. Best of luck!
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March 8, 2016
Answer: Lip Augmentation with Fillers or Lip Implant or Fat If you feel more is needed it can be injected at anytime going forward. Use something more robust like voluma or lyft if you want more volume. Best, Dr. Emer.
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March 8, 2016
Answer: Lip Augmentation with Fillers or Lip Implant or Fat If you feel more is needed it can be injected at anytime going forward. Use something more robust like voluma or lyft if you want more volume. Best, Dr. Emer.
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March 8, 2016
Answer: Did my lip filler disappear 4 days later? Thank you for your question. If you show your plastic surgeon these pictures and your desired result, I am sure you will be able to achieve the look of the more augmented lip. You have not lost all of your result, but rather you preferred the look when the lip was still swollen. Personally, I like your current result, but that is a personal choice.There are other fillers, like Restylane or Juvederm Ultra that can be used to add more volume and give you the look you desire. It can be better to augment lips gradually, as it is much easier to add more volume than to remove volume. Your plastic surgeon should be able to tell you if you still have some swelling at your two week appointment, in which case you'll want to wait until that is completely resolved before adding more filler to avoid further disappointment. Most likely you will be able to have some additional filler at the two week appointment. Since fillers are charged by the syringe, there may be an additional charge to have your lips augmented further. In our office we typically do touch-ups without a charge if the patient wishes a little extra volume. Best of luck to you.
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March 8, 2016
Answer: Did my lip filler disappear 4 days later? Thank you for your question. If you show your plastic surgeon these pictures and your desired result, I am sure you will be able to achieve the look of the more augmented lip. You have not lost all of your result, but rather you preferred the look when the lip was still swollen. Personally, I like your current result, but that is a personal choice.There are other fillers, like Restylane or Juvederm Ultra that can be used to add more volume and give you the look you desire. It can be better to augment lips gradually, as it is much easier to add more volume than to remove volume. Your plastic surgeon should be able to tell you if you still have some swelling at your two week appointment, in which case you'll want to wait until that is completely resolved before adding more filler to avoid further disappointment. Most likely you will be able to have some additional filler at the two week appointment. Since fillers are charged by the syringe, there may be an additional charge to have your lips augmented further. In our office we typically do touch-ups without a charge if the patient wishes a little extra volume. Best of luck to you.
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