I got the injection(my first ever) done on wednesday and have been lying in bed since then. I already had the symptoms before so restylane is not to blame. Because of the cold I am so afraid that my body will perceive the filler as an antibody and reject it. Is it possible? Another question: When will the stiffness in my lips subside? They still hurt and feel so hard. I can barely smile. Thank you so much. Andrea
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Injecting Restylane in tear troughs is an off label use of the product. You would be best served to have an in person evaluation by a board certified surgeon with expertise in periocular rejuvenation.
It is of some concern that your lips swelled long after the injection and you had strep without taking the full couse of antibiotics. I think the most likely problem is that your lips got infected from the strep infection and you need further antibiotics. You might need a second opinion.
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!