Is it Possible to Have a Flu Like Immune Response to Restylane?

October 21, 2011
Asked By:julia8989

iI have heard of some people having flu like symptoms after Restylane fillers, is it possible that the streptococcus bacteria that the filler is made from can give some people auto immune reactions like flu symptoms?

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March 5, 2019

Answer: Medicis, the distributor of Restylane, warns doctors of this possibility.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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March 5, 2019

Answer: Medicis, the distributor of Restylane, warns doctors of this possibility.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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October 26, 2011

Answer: Is it Possible to Have a Flu Like Immune Response to Restylane?

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October 26, 2011

Answer: Is it Possible to Have a Flu Like Immune Response to Restylane?

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October 26, 2011

Answer: Restylane is an excellent soft tissue filler for facial rejuvenation

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October 26, 2011

Answer: Restylane is an excellent soft tissue filler for facial rejuvenation

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October 25, 2011

Answer: Flu like immune response to restylane

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