The swelling has increased and the Restylane has migrated away from my chin. Will it it heal correctly?

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1/2 syringe of restylane silk injected two days ago in chin due to dark areas, looked great right afterwards but now two days later I look like a clown. Feels like filler is next to chin area not in chin. will it go back to right afterwards look? Thank you!!!

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Lolo,Restylane Silk is a great product, but it does swell for the first day or so more than other fillers.  Unlike other fillers, the more that you manipulate Restylane Silk, the more it swells.  You should speak with your injecting physician if you are still unhappy in 2 to 3 more days.  Good luck and be well.Dr. P

Janet Allenby, DO · Answer

Hello,

Thank you for your question. It is very common for Restylane Silk to swell, it is known for it! However if the swelling doesn't subside within a couple of days, you should visit your doctor for a follow up. Good luck

Sergio Alvarez, MD · Answer

Swelling is normal post-injection, every patient is different and may experience swelling a littler longer than others, it should start going down after 3 days. After the swelling has gone down, you should have the same result you did right after it was injected. If you are not happy with the end results, please revisit your doctor. Thank for sharing your question.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.Yes it is common to have swelling post injection for several days. It can take up to 2-4 weeks for swelling to resolve in some. If you feel things have changed or are worsening, best to follow up with injecting MD to discuss treatment options.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.Best of luck!Dr. Schwartz

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your photo and concerns.  I would definitely wait this out for a week or two more and then return to your injector for follow-up.  Restylane Silk does attract more water due to the finer particle size.  Thus it does require a more nuanced approach to injections.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It is common to get swelling after fillers into the lips.  It is not normal to have irregularities or severe swelling.  If you are unhappy you should speak to your physician and have the area injected with hyaluronidase, an enzyme that reverses the hyaluronic acid filler.  For the next injections, consider cannula injection, this technique will limit the pain, swelling or bruising after the filler placement.  It often takes up to two weeks for swelling to subside on its own.  Find an expert in filler injections for your future treatments.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Kristin M. Baird, MD · Answer

It is common to have swelling after injection of Restylane Silk. I would allow 7-10 days for the swelling to subside before you decide on the filler result. Restylane Silk is more commonly used in the lips. There are thicker fillers to consider for the chin area which may give you more duration. Again, give it some more time before judging the filler. Best wishes.

Soheila Rostami, MD, FAAO, FAACS · Answer

Please give the area some time to show its true self. You are very swollen for few days and you will not be able to judge the final result right after. Give yourself one week to 10 days, prior to question the area.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Lolo.  When we trialed Restylane Silk, we also found that it had quite a bit of swelling, especially in the lips.  For this reason, it's probably best to wait several more days (at least a week) before making a determination of how things will look.As an alternative, we prefer Radiesse or Restylane in the chin.  They last longer than Restylane Silk and does not move around as easily.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. This is most likely swelling, which can last up to 2 weeks. You can apply ice to the area to help resolve swelling and you gently massage and lumps to help smooth them out. If you are unhappy with your final results, you can have the filler dissolved with an enzyme known as hyaluronidase. I recommend having a follow up with your doctor in 2 weeks for an evaluation. Best of Luck!

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