Restylane injected in vein or artery, nasolabial fold. Side of nose red, patch on cheek (Photo)

Sorry to hear about your experience. I would advise avoiding getting injections done by someone who is not prepared to deal with the complications should they arise. You need the filler dissolved with hyaluronidase without any further delay. Warm compresses, aspirin, and nitropaste can help but the first step is always to dissolve the filler. Find a physician who can dissolve the filler for you right away. Best wishes.

Hopefully you are already getting treatment for this complication. I agree with my colleagues who have urged you to get immediate medical attention and hyaluronidase injected. Any physician who is injecting hyaluronic acid (such as Juvederm or Restylane) MUST have hyaluronidase immediately available. If this particular dermatologist does not have this dissolving agent, they should stop injecting the material immediately until they have access to it.

You should call your Dr. immediately for treatment and wound care. This needs to be treated and reversed in order to avoid more complications and scarring. Best, Dr. Emer

This can represent an emergency and you should seek immediate treatment. Using nitropaste is one part of the treatment strategy. This problem is most often treated using warm compresses, aspirin, a hyaluronidase injection, and possibly hyperbaric oxygen. I would go back to your injector and have them arrange treatment for you with the appropriate physician.

All the best,

Dr.Brace

Thank you for your question! It is very important for every injector to have hyaluronidase on hand. From your photo it looks like you had an injection into a blood vessel and the oxygen was cut off. This can scar and the tissue can be compromised. It is very important to seek treatment as soon as possible. I recommend finding a doctor who is willing to treat this right away. Best of luck!