I have had conservative lip injections of Restylane 3 times over the last 3 years. I have the same issue with no matter whom does the injection. There appears there must be an "empty" spot in my anatomy underneath the skins surface, in the area above my vermillion border/upper lip Every time it's injected into my vermillion, it "squirts" upward into the area above my Rt. vermillion,in the exact spot, every time no matter the injector. It is as if there is a "canal" there that gets filled up.Why?
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All too often patients ask me about the skin under the eyes. They ususally ask me about Botox or Restylane but they cannot fix the excess skin under the eyes. If the skin is minimal than it can be corrected with Thermage or other skin tightening. However, if there is really an excess am...
Sometimes an infection can develop from filler injection. Antibiotics and drainage of the area or removal of the material would be warranted.
It is ok to have Restylane treatment if you are currently taking prednisone. It is important to disclose any medications you are taking to your physician. I hope this helps, and best of luck to you!
