How much pain and tightness is normal after Restylane cheek fillers?

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I have pain and tightness and some bruising on cheeks after dermal filler Restalyne was injected 30 hours ago. How much pain is normal?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Minimal pain and swelling are normal after injections but pressure and severe pain are not. I recommend following up with your Doctor immediately if you are concerned. Best, Dr. Emer

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Pain can be variable as well as swelling, which can account for the tightness you feel. It will take 1-2 weeks to resolve. I would wait a full 2 weeks before assessing results. Hope this helps.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

It its normal to have some bruising, tenderness and swelling after a Restylane injection.  It is not uncommon to feel some discomfort following an injection, but you should not be feeling any sharp or intense pain.  Any soreness should start to subside after a few days and the bruising and tenderness should begin to fade after 1-2 weeks. If, after two weeks, the bruising and tightness remains or you continue to have questions about your treatment, I would recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with your provider to go over your results.

Selena Lantry, MD · Answer

It its normal to have some bruising, tenderness and swelling after a Restylane injection.  It is not uncommon to feel some discomfort following an injection, but you should not be feeling any sharp or intense pain.  Any soreness should start to subside after a few days and the bruising and tenderness should begin to fade after 1-2 weeks. If, after two weeks, the bruising and tightness remains or you continue to have questions about your treatment, I would recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with your provider to go over your results.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Pain is subjective to the individual but after 30 hours seems rather extended. Best to return fir in person examination to be sure something else is NOT going on. Also amount injected can add to the tolerance. You DID NOT state how many syringes of HA filler were injected?

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