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Will Restylane Silk affect the results of an MRI of the brain?

I am scheduled to have an MRA of the brain. I am debating whether or not I should get fillers. Will fillers affect image/ results?

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August 4th, 2016

Restylane

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Your MRI image results should not be affected whatsoever by Restylane Silk, or any other brands of fillers. Best of luck with your MRI

Vu Ho, MD
December 3rd, 2015

Restylane will not alter an MRI

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No. Fillers will not affect your brain MRI, but it is an insightful question and it made me stop and think for a while. You're obviously a smart person who thinks a lot about her health care and well-being. While the answer is simple question was very thought-provoking.
Navin K. Singh, MD
November 22nd, 2015

#RestylaneSilk and MRI

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No Restylane Silk and other facial fillers will not effect the results of a brain MRI, so you can proceed at will. 

Learn more: http://www.pacificcenterplasticsurgery.com/injectable-fillers-newport-beach/restylane-silk/

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
November 20th, 2015

Restylane silk

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There should be no interaction at all! Do the Restylane silk and don't worry about it. Good luck with the MRI!
Mark T. Boschert, MD
November 3rd, 2015

Fillers and MRI of the Brain

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Thank you for your question. 

Fillers like Restylane Silk will have no effect on an MRI of your brain. I wouldn't worry. 

Hope all is well. 

Best of Luck!
Landon Pryor, MD, FACS
October 29th, 2015

Fillers and brain mri

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Thank you for your question.  I would not worry about having fillers in the face affect your brain mri.
Young R. Cho, MD, PhD
October 22nd, 2015

There will be no impact on your MRI with restylane

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You will have no problems with an MRI after restylane silk or with any filler for that matter. MRI is contra-indicated if you have metal in your body.
David Rankin, MD
October 16th, 2015

Restylane Silk

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Restylane Injections will no impact on an MRI of your brain.  It is injected in the skin nowhere near the brain structures.  Hope you're OK.
Jerome Potozkin, MD

Jerome Potozkin, MD
Danville Dermatologic Surgeon
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October 16th, 2015

Will Restylane Silk affect the results of an MRI of the brain?

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It will have no disturbing effects on an MRI but your doctor will be able to see the filler on the images. Hope all goes well.
Victoria Karlinsky, MD
October 15th, 2015

Fillers and MRI/MRA

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you can see the fillers on MRI and they are very distinct, they will not interfere unless they are directly in the treatment area or area of concern and even then they have very unique look.  Best, Dr. Emer.
Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
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