Is this a Restylane Lyft allergic reaction?

Thank you for your question.  I would definitely return to the nurse who did your injection but also ask to speak to the medical director that oversees the injection.  The medical director is usually a physician who is well versed in what they are overseeing and should be able to give you additional guidance or refer you to a specialist like a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who can further assess if this is an allergic reaction or possible complication with the filler injection.  Calling Galderma is also a great option to explore as well.

I would recommend you return to your injector for a full evaluation. It's rare, but not impossible to react to an HA filler. You are more likely to be allergic to the skin prep.

It is extremely rare to have an allergic reaction from a Restylane Lyft injection. I would return to your provider for examination and report this to Galderma. Based on your symptoms I think it is reasonable to begin antibiotics and a Medrol dose pack, but this should be managed by your physician. I believe it is critical to have a board certified plastic surgeon perform all invasive procedures. 

This is best looked at by your injecting Doctor.  If this wasn't performed by a Doctor or by a PA/NP supervised by a Facial Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist, you should see someone board certified in one of these specialties.  Allergic reactions are uncommon with HA fillers, but a form of "flash" swelling is more common in the Restylane family than in Juvederm.  Less commonly, these symptoms may also represent a filler microfilm response, whereby the filler, needle, or the skin was contaminated prior to injection.  That having been said, I return to my original statement about an in-person evaluation.

Hello Tinyrunner,It is very rare to have an allergic reaction to any of the hyaluronic acid fillers.  There are treatments for allergic reactions, but I would recommend you see your physician and injector for an evaluation.  It is possible that something else is causing your reaction (especially because with an allergy the symptoms would have developed before day 3).  I hope this helps and good luck.  

Allergy to HA fillers very rare event but could be possible! YES call Galderma ASAP to open a reaction file. I would start you on PO antibiotics, steroids dose pack, local skin care. I must state you need to be sure there was not a break in sterility in use of the Restylane Lyft product or techniques used to inject? Especially since a non MD injector was used!