Will the Usage of Night Creams Affect Restylane Results?

The use of eye creams should be fine if being gentle.  We discourage patients from massaging or doing anything other than gentle washing/touching for a mininum of 48 hours post-treatment.  Facials and face down massages are also discouraged for the first week as this area has been known to experience delayed swelling.

You don't want to rub and massage the treated areas, but if you use your cosmetic cream of choice GENTLY, there should be no concern whatsoever. Remember, you spent much more on your Restylane, so treat this with its proper respect and don't over do the application or removal of even the most expensive cream possible. Remember, the FDA has jurisdiction over pharmaceuticals that have been proven to have an effect on tissues, so for a product to be properly sold as a "cosmetic," it has to be proven to NOT have an effect on tissues!

This would imply that the least expensive moisturizer that your skin is not irritated by, or perhaps a good skin bleaching cream, is actually much more cost effective than the expensive (and equally PROVEN ineffective) skin creams. (Just saying.)

For the first three days after treatment, you should apply cold packs to reduce the swelling. Thereafter, there would be no contraindication for use of facial creams but I would delay application of any exfoliant for at least another week.

No, the Restylane is placed under the skin in a location that cannot be affected by the topical use of the night cream.  Many dermatologists agree that the use of a good skin-care regimen can enhance the results of fillers, Botox, and lasers by improving skin texture, tone and pore size.

The use of eye creams are always welcomed to help imporve the texture and coloring of the skin... I have a few favorites... TNS Night Eye Repair and IS Clinical Youth Eye cream in the morning.

Hope this helps.

 

Dr. Grant Stevens