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Hi Maria,That sure would be a very expensive way to stay in heels. I'd advise spending the money on comfortable shoes. They won't be gone in two months.
This type of use is not only off label, but is addressing a functional need rather than a cosmetic one. Trying to use Restylane as a cushion is a mistake because it is not designed to stand up to the type of repeated punishment it would receive under your feet. Dermal fillers generally wear out more quickly in areas like the laugh lines and lips where there is repeated usage and movement. This means that the product would degrade very quickly under the foot and may be useless after a period of days or weeks. It's just not produced for this kind of functional use and we would suggest trying different shoes or finding some nice pads that will hide well under the feet.
Restylane injection for the feet should be performed by a podiatrist surgeon or orthopedic surgeon specializing in lower extremities and feet. Like my colleagues before, I recommend you consider other options in terms of more comfortable shoes or adding a silicone gel insole to your current shoes.
Restylane for the use in feet has not been studied to my knowledge, and it would clearly be an off label use. I would not recommend you to be a guinea pig for an untested procedure.
Wearing high heels put increased pressure on the ball of the foot, and over time, the fat pad in that area decreases. Theoretically, injecting Restylane under the ball of the foot could help reduce discomfort.It would create a cushion so the bone has more padding on the shoe or ground underneath. Just like in the face, Restylane in the foot could restore a diminshed fat pad.
I don't have any experience injecting Restylane to the feet and I expect the same is likely to be true of most aesthetic surgeons who regularly inject Restylane for facial aesthetic purposes.It would be prudent to "rule out" functional problems before this type of injection and therefore, I would suggest that this done after examination by an orthopaedic, foot and ankle surgeon or podiatrist. If Restylane or a hyaluronic gel injection then appears to be the best solution, it should be performed by a physician with experience in this area of the body.
The cost of Restylane injections and other fillers is variable. The price will be higher if performed by a specialist in the particular area being treated. Deals can be found by inexperienced doctors or non-physicians on Groupon, but this is where the most complications are found. Be careful...
Hi RealSelf Admin. Bumps and lumps occur when dermal fillers are placed too superficially. I recommend seeking treatments from expert injectors who have the skill and experience to precisely inject fillers into treatment areas and avoid risks and complications. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
"Perlane" is not a product that is being used any longer and has been re-branded as Restylane Lyft. As others have stated, Restylane Lyft (formerly known as Perlane) has more cross-linking in order to allow the product to last longer than regular Restylane. Both of these products are h...
There are many fillers similar to Restylane which contain the chemical hyaluronic acid- Perlane and Juvederm to name a few. These fillers are indicated to restore volume in the lips, under the eyes, and the nasolabial folds. They can last anywhere from 4 months to a year...
Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. This is a great question. Great question. Short answer: yes, Restylane skin boosters can be used in the temple area and may provide some benefit — but whether they’re the rig...
Hi! Dr. Peterson here What you’re describing is fairly common after under-eye filler. Sometimes filler can shift or create a subtle “overfilled” appearance, especially when smiling. The good news is that it can usually be corrected. Options include careful dissolution with hyaluronidase or resha...
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