I have my first Restylane treatment scheduled for six days from now. To lower the risk of bruising, I've been advised to avoid medications and supplements that thin the blood, including garlic, ginger, turmeric, and green tea supplements, among many other things. However, trace amounts of these substances are ingredients in many foods and drinks and hard to avoid. Does having these blood-thinning ingredients in the form of food or drink--rather than supplementation--raise bruising risk?
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February 12, 2017
Answer: Be Careful: Supplements can cause Bruising
Hi there, Unfortunately you did not indicate which photos were before and after the filler. What we do now is treat the patient, not the lines. What I mean by this is you most certainly need filler in the upper part of your face rather than directly in the lines. By putting filler...
Thank you for sharing your question about Restylane. Based on the photo you have provided, you appear to be an excellent candidate for tear trough fillers. You will likely only need 1 syringe of Restylane to start, but may need to add more if you do not see enough correction. I have found that...
I would see your primary care doctor as this is not associated with having a dermal filler. On the plus side $300 is a great deal! Hope you feel better. Dr. M