Restylane in Nasolabial folds move from smiling too much after procedure?

Depending on how much was injected it is most likely that there was some postoperative swelling that gave you the results you really liked. As that settles the true volume (1 syringe = 1 mL) is what is left.  This is a common scenario with fillers. It does indicate that you would likely be happy with a bit more volume. I would discuss with your surgeon. This is a reason I really like fat grafting for facial volume as we are able to inject the amount needed and are not limited by product.Hope this helps.Best of luck,DrC

No, smiling wouldn't have negatively impacted your results. Most likely you had some swelling impacting your initial results, which can last 1-2 weeks after your injections. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have it reversed with hyalurondiase and try a different technique next time. For nasolabial folds, I find a combination approach gives the most improvement. I recommend fillers for the folds themselves and to provide anatomical support along with Sculptra for collagen building. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Most people will notice a few hours to a few days later there is additional swelling after hyaluronic acid filler, Restylane, injections. This is common and goes done after 72 hours. If you liked the additional swelling it is easy to add a little more filler to give you that extra volume that you saw.

Thank you for your question. Smiling would not move your filler. The fact that you really loved your filler injections for few days after treatment signifies that you liked it more when the treated area was swollen. You can always return to your injector to have more filler added to achieve your desired result. Best of Luck!

The results you are seeing now have nothing to do with anything you did wrong. The final results of hyaluronic acid filler are never seen immediately, rather they take a couple of days before you will see the full effect. The filler itself attracts water and will inflate over a period of a few days and there is swelling immediately following that can last for 1-2 weeks which will affect the look. The look you were pleased with was influenced by swelling and now that your swelling has subsided, you realize you liked the fuller look better. This is certainly something that happens and I am sure you doctor will have no issue adding more filler if warranted. I would advise following up and expressing your concerns.

Hello Carlab30,Although vigorous massage can move filler early after its injection, smiling would not.  The fact you loved your filler treatment for a few days after indicates you liked it more when the area was swollen.  You can simply have more added to achieve this result.I hope this helps and good luck.  

Smiling would not affect the result. Most likely you had some swelling after the injection and as it subsided it does not look as good as before, but more can be added