I Just Had Restylane on Both Cheeks and Only One Side of my Face is Swollen. Normal?

November 8, 2011
Asked By:WindyWagner

I just had restylane on both sides of my face and only one side of my face is swollen. And it obvious that one side is fuller than the other. Is this normal and how long should I wait before I call the doctor?

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November 10, 2011

Answer: Remember that it is possible for one side to bruise.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 10, 2011

Answer: Remember that it is possible for one side to bruise.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 16, 2014

Answer: Normal

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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December 16, 2014

Answer: Normal

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
November 21, 2011

Answer: Asymmetry after Restylane.

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 21, 2011

Answer: Asymmetry after Restylane.

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Restylane

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November 10, 2011

Answer: Asymmetry after filler

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November 10, 2011

Answer: Asymmetry after filler

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