How Long to Use Ice Pack After Restylane?

The use of ice before and after Restylane injections can be
helpful for a variety of reasons.Icing
an area decreases the swelling and bruising that’s associated with these
procedures.In addition it makes the overall
experience more tolerable by decreasing the pain that occurs during the
injection process.Most of
the benefits from ice application occurs prior to injection and in the first 24
hours following injection.During this
period of time, ice helps diminish swelling and bruising.After 24 hours the effect on swelling and
bruising is minimal, but patients continue to have symptomatic relief from its
use.

You may apply a cool compress to the treated areas which can help with reducing discomfort. Do not apply ice directly to the skin to reduce the risk of frost bite. Keep in mind that you will also be numb for a few hours post treatment, so you may not feel how cold the ice pack is, so be cautious when icing immediately post treatment.

Thank you for your question and for sharing your experience. Icing during and after the procedure definitely helps with swelling reduction. If you feel swollen, then I would continue to ice on and off for 5 to 10 minutes every hour for the first day or two.