Can Restylane ingested make you sick?

Question

Hello. My doctor accidentally shot some restylane in my mouth. Can this cause me to become ill? I'm a mother of four and this has me very worried. Please advise.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.A tiny bit of filler is not harmful to ingest.  I would recommend following up with injecting MD for any immediate questions/concernsThe best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

Germán Newall, MD, FACS, FICS · Answer

Thanks for your question. Everything should be okay. There is no need to worry.Best Wishes, Dr. Newall

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Restalyne is just hyaluronic acid which is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies.  You will not get sick from it.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for your question. You do not need to be concerned about ingesting a small quantity of Restylane. It will do no harm. Make sure you have an experienced expert injector helping you with fillers. Good luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A small amount of filler into your mouth shouldn't harm you.  I suggest cannula injections in the future to limit complications.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

No need to worry. Ingesting some Restylane, which is sterilized in the syringe, will not cause a problem.

Rafael C. Cabrera, MD · Answer

No it is not harmful to ingest. But I would not make a habit of it. obviously it is wasted product. Good luck and best wishes.

Inessa Fishman, MD · Answer

Restylane is a filler made of hyaluronic acid (or HA), which is a special sugar we all have in our skin and the fluid that lubricates our joints.  Restylane usually comes mixed with lidocaine, a numbing medication.  Neither one should be harmful if ingested, especially in the small amounts contained in a Restylane syringe.  Best of luck to you.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

No. A small amount of hyaluronic acid will not harm you in any way. Best.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

Restylane contains a normal constituent of the body and ingestion will have no effect on you at all.

Can Restylane ingested make you sick?

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