Can I get an epidural steroid injection, for my herniated disc, the day before I have my lip injections?

There is really very little to no downtime with the injectable hyaluronic-acid based dermal fillers, such as Restylane, Juvederm and Belotero. You can return to work right after your treatment, if that's what you desire. You may indeed have some swelling or bruising that can last for a day to up...

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...

I prefer Silk in the lips and tear trough areas. For the laugh lines, I really like Restylane-L or a Juvederm product. Silk is a better choice in finer lines and so if your laugh lines are really fine then I think it will be OK. Be sure to talk about these concerns with your injector. Best ...

I appreciate your question. I would recommend that you follow up with the Nurse that administered the Restylane silk so that the Nurse and MD can evaluate you.  You can ask that the filler be dissolved with hyaluronidase which would help reverse the intermittent swelling you describe...

Thank you for your question.  I use Restylane Silk, Restylane, and Juvederm Ultra with some frequency to help with depressed scars.  As the volume needed is typically small, I am usually combining this with other areas of injection.  Technique is far more important than choice of...

Most people need more than one syringe, but its better to do small amounts over time this gives a subtle less swollen look.  Best, Dr. Emer.