I used Restylane 3 times. Always full 1 cc in 1 visit. 1st time it was injected in upper lip and smile lines. It disapear in 2.5 weeks. 2nd time I did the same-R. disappears in the same period of time. 3rd time I injected the same ammount mostly in upper lip and 15% in lower lip. It disappears in 2 weeks... Please recomend what other filler I can use insted to last longer? Spent alot of money...Different doctors...Thank you
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If you are in the active phase of the disease, then it is probably not a good idea to inject. However, if you are in the inactive phase, it may be safe to inject, though reactivation of the disease is a theoretical possibility.
You are most likely still swollen, as the swelling can last for a few days with some patients. As I’m sure you are aware, Restylane is reabsorbed by the body in varying amounts of time (generally 6 to 9 months), and I would give it a few more days. If, indeed, you feel that...
Everyone experiences swelling after hyaluronic acid filler injections. There is likely to be more swelling when larger volumes of product are used, and/or if more injections (needle pokes) are used to administer the product. The swelling is likely to resolve in about 2-7 days depending upon the...