Hello! I have very deep tear troughs and darkening under the eyes. I was looking into fillers but I am not sure if they are a safe procedure for me as I have an autoimmune disorder (hoshimotos/hypothyroid). Is there a possibility that my body would react to the hyloronic acid as it is man made and not "natural". Has anyone with this disorder received restylane and had an adverse effect? Or do physicians typically turn away patients with this disorder? Thanks for any help!
November 5, 2016
Answer: Restylane and autoimmune disease? This shouldn't cause an issue, however in good practice you may want to confirm with your primary care physician or whomever helps you manage your autoimmune disease. If you have a reaction the dissolving agent may be used to remove the filler. Good luck.
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November 5, 2016
Answer: Restylane and autoimmune disease? This shouldn't cause an issue, however in good practice you may want to confirm with your primary care physician or whomever helps you manage your autoimmune disease. If you have a reaction the dissolving agent may be used to remove the filler. Good luck.
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October 27, 2016
Answer: Hash's and injectables Hello Mb and thanks for your question! As a thyroid surgeon and now a facial plastic surgeon, I can answer your question. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a condition in which your body has targeted your thyroid gland and begins to attack it- after it's been attacked for a while- it can't produce the thyroid hormone you need which is why you're hypothyroid now. The injectables we use are naturally made and are bio-inert meaning the body doesn't attack them. There are some injectables that were used mainly many years ago that were made from animals- you should stay away from these (not many people use them anymore- patients had to undergo allergy testing prior to use). Hyaluronic acid fillers and Radiesse are completely safe - enjoy the outcome! God Bless and Good Luck! Dr. Robb
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October 27, 2016
Answer: Hash's and injectables Hello Mb and thanks for your question! As a thyroid surgeon and now a facial plastic surgeon, I can answer your question. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a condition in which your body has targeted your thyroid gland and begins to attack it- after it's been attacked for a while- it can't produce the thyroid hormone you need which is why you're hypothyroid now. The injectables we use are naturally made and are bio-inert meaning the body doesn't attack them. There are some injectables that were used mainly many years ago that were made from animals- you should stay away from these (not many people use them anymore- patients had to undergo allergy testing prior to use). Hyaluronic acid fillers and Radiesse are completely safe - enjoy the outcome! God Bless and Good Luck! Dr. Robb
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