Ok, so I'm super nervous about this. The doctor had only used half of a syringe on an earlier patient and I only needed half of a syringe, so he reused the syringe (Restylane) on me. Changed the needle, but still, I'm very nervous now if I can get an infection or get sick? Is this dangerous?
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If you have the lot number and expiration date and have checked with Galderma that these numbers are legitimate that is decent proof. That along with the fact that you went to a board certified plastic surgeon for treatment would further show the product was likely legitimate.
Hi @RomiNash! Most facial filler products that are injected into this area should ideally be placed in the tissue plane directly on top of the bone, or at least underneath the eyelid muscle layer. If a facial filler product is placed too superficially in the skin, or on top of the muscle layer,...
When injected properly, lip filler should not migrate into the philtrum, unless the injection was in the philtrum itself as part of the treatment goal. Make sure you go to the doctor who personally injects and has done a lot of injections with excellent results.
