Hi, I had restylane injected three days ago, and now I have a fever and flu like symptoms. Swelling where the filler has gone down and seem to be healing, but are the two related? Or is it more likely I just have a flu?
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February 27, 2016
Answer: Restylane and Flu Like Symptoms
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
I wouldn’t worry about the small amount of garlic you ate. While garlic can have a slight blood thinning effect, in small amounts it shouldn’t be significant enough to affect your injections. However, there is always a risk of bruising with any injectable filler, especially in the lips which are...
Tear trough filling is one on the most common areas to be performed incorrectly. Often, incorrect patient selection, too superficial filling, or too much filler can lead to ill results. Make sure to always see an expert injector to save time and money in the long run. That being said it is di...
Thank you for your questions and photos. From what I can see on the photos, it does look like you have excessive water retention under your eyes, likely from too superficial placement of the hyaluronic acid (HA) filler. Although I cannot see it in the photos, I will take your word for it t...
