Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underRestylane q&a

Pain in gum after Restylane. Is it due to my lips being swollen and pushing or nerve or something else? (Photo)

Lexb777Dec 21, 2013
I had restylane injections in my lips yesterday and since then I've had an awful pain brhind my bottom lip in the gum and this is affecting my two bottom teeth. Is this due to my lips bring swollen and pushing a nerve or something else? Thank you x

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Anthony Perkins, MD
Physician
Answered on Jan 15, 2014
Answer

More Restylane Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Michele S. Green, MD

I much prefer Sculptra to Restylane for the temple area.  The temples are an area of hollow in the face that is often ignored and easily rejuvenated.  Since you did not mention what type of injection you had it is difficult to suggest a solution.  If you had a hyaluronic acid filler then your tr...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Michele S. Green, MD

Restylane is the ideal filler to inject into the nasolabial folds.  It is possible that too much was injected in one side and caused your face or lip to look the way that you described.  I would return to your treating physician and ask them to inject Hyaluronidase to dissolve the excess R...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Michele S. Green, MD

Restylane is a great product but special care must be used in the delicate area under the eye.  I usually use Belotero under the eyes because it avoids the risk of "blue" Tyndall effect under the eyes.  You have considerable bruising and swelling from the injections.  I suggest you return to yo...

+4 answers
See all Restylane Q&A
See more Restylane Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE RESTYLANE GUIDE →