Can you take a diuretic prior to getting facial fillers? Does it help reduce the chance of getting water bags under your eyes?

August 2, 2014
Asked By:Las919 in Raleigh, North Carolina

Can you take a diuretic prior to getting facial fillers ?? I am getting restylane under eye area and wonder if taking a diuretic (water pill) a few days prior helps reduce the change of getting water bags under your eyes?!!

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August 14, 2014

Answer: Diuretic will not reduce swelling from Restylane

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August 14, 2014

Answer: Diuretic will not reduce swelling from Restylane

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Jeffrey C. Poole, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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October 25, 2020

Answer: A diuretic is highly unlikely to make any significant change in the swelling or bruising you will have due to an injection.

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Answer: A diuretic is highly unlikely to make any significant change in the swelling or bruising you will have due to an injection.

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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August 5, 2014

Answer: Diuretic before facial fillers.

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August 5, 2014

Answer: Diuretic before facial fillers.

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