I had Restylane injected to my lips 12 days ago. Within 3 days I got strep throat, I took amoxicillin for 6 days (didn't fill out the 10 days) however the last 3 days my lips have been completely swollen and hurt worse than the day after injecting. I went into the dr that administered and they prescribed a steroid to take. Do you think the strep was caused from the filler? I got it within 3 days of injecting, and no one around me has strep or got it from me. Have you had any experience with this
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Hi @Liz_Woods! Hyaluronic acid facial filler products that were previously injected into an improper tissue plane can be dissolved by hyaluronidase injections. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
This far out, Restylane shouldn't be causing any eye problems. I don't think redness is from Restylane. I think you should see an Ophthalmologist to get a good eye exam.
This could be residual swelling that will go away in a few more days, or excess Restylane. If it’s excess Restylane, a little bit of hyaluronidase will help get rid of it. Either way, it’s not permanent!