Can having restylane injections in the cheeks have an affect on the bowels?

Injections are really dependent on the skill of the person and the level of training. I always advise someone to consult a board certified physician with years of experience with facial injections for the best cosmetic results.

Hi @TrueBlueGirl! Needle vs. Cannula is practitioner dependent. I prefer using a cannula since there are less risks for vascular occlusion and bruising. I recommend seeking treatments from expert injectors who have the skill and experience to precisely inject fillers into treatment areas and...

Restylane is a great lip plumper.  Other than Vitrase which is an injection of hyaluronidase, there is no known supplement that dissolves Restylane.  For the best cosmetic results please consult a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of experience with facial injections.

Swelling after Restylane for up to two weeks is considered normal.  I would wait two weeks and return to your treating area for examination.  Please let me know how your injections look after two weeks.

Restylane is a great filler for the nasolabial and lips.  However, there is often some swelling that can last a few days after the procedure.  I would recommend you applying some ice compresses to your lips.  You should be able to return to work.

I have seen this happen in several circumstances:--patients who have puffy eyes due to water retention (not fat); ie the kind of puffiness that you can i dent with your finer, that is worst in the morning and gets.better during the day, that is worse with a high-salt diet--patients who have had...