Am I a candidate for Restylane or Juvederm? I have autoimmune disease and take 150 mg of Azathioprine a day.

It's too soon to tell what your final results will be. You have swelling, which can last 1-2 weeks after cheek injections and may make this vein more noticeable until it resolves. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different t...

Hello and thank you for your question. It is important to wait up to two weeks for your full results to set in. 4 days post injection, you will still be experiencing the majority of your swelling. If after the two week period you are still unhappy with your results, you may have your...

Thank you for your question! This is the hardest area to inject. This area can be treated with fillers, or fat.  Board certification does not equate with technique in this area.  Experience is what counts.  At the present time, without seeing you in person, it is difficult to ascertain the degr...

Hi @iris201807. I recommend waiting a full two weeks for swelling to subside. If you are still noticing asymmetry after two weeks, you can add additional filler at that point. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Hi @RSMember2242! It can take 1-2 weeks for the swelling to subside. If you are unhappy with the results after two weeks, you can dissolve the product with Hyaluronidase. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Restylane Refyne and Silk are both good options for the lips.  Restylane Refyne has been a favorite in our practice as it delicately hydrates the lip and perioral lines without significant swelling or downtime.