Syringe or Cannula? Which is Better for Injecting Restylane in Tear Trough? (photos)

May 28, 2014
Asked By:TrueBlueGirl in New York, NY

I'm interested in getting Restylane in my tear trough area. I have hereditary dark circles and some thinning in the skin. Which injection method is better/safer? Syringe or Cannula?

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January 7, 2018

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June 5, 2014

Answer: Syringe Is More Precise For Placing Filler In Tear Troughs

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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June 5, 2014

Answer: Syringe Is More Precise For Placing Filler In Tear Troughs

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February 1, 2019

Answer: Needle or cannula for tear trough injections?

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June 1, 2014

Answer: I Prefer Using a Cannula for Injecting Restylane in the Tear Trough

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June 1, 2014

Answer: I Prefer Using a Cannula for Injecting Restylane in the Tear Trough

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