Do Restylane or Perlane Hurt Hair Follicles?

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Does restylane, perlane, hurt hair follicles? Exercising reduce the longetivity? I am a guy and if i inject some on my face (jaw or chin), does it affect hair growth? And i exericse alot, does exericising and sweating and movement in the recipient area cause it to not long as long?

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Restylane won't be a detriment to your hair growtth. By the next day you can exercise regularly.  When Restylane is injected in the lips, some physicians comment that those patients who are more expressive and loquacious don't retain the product for as long a time as those whose lips move less.  This is not a proven concept, and does not indicate that systemic exercise would remove your Restylane quicker.  It might cause sooner resolution theoretically but it is not proven in a medical study.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi akuma,

	Restylane and Perlane will not harm your hair follicles, and it is okay to continue physical activity after injections.  I am not aware of any studies on the longevity of Restylane in athletes.  Good luck and be well.

	Dr. P

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Filler services are extremely popular with men who really like the no hassle factor in getting these services.  Generally we advise our patients no exercise for 24 hours to reduce the risk of bruising.  I am located in West Los Angeles and many of my patients are gym rats.  This does not seem to affect the longevity of the service.

Deborah Sarnoff, MD · Answer

No -- fillers are injected in the skin of the dermis (deeper layer), the fat or even deeper over the bone.  They do no damage to hair follicles.

Ben Behnam, MD · Answer

There are no reports in the literature that Restylane damages hair follicles. Restylane is a hyaluronic acid, which is a natural component of the skin, so I do see any reason why it would damage hair follicles at all. Dr. Behnam.

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