I would like to have restylane injections to my upper lip however I am diabetic. There are surely other diabetics that have had this procedure done - did they have any side affects?
Would you recommend that I go ahead with this procedure? I would love to have this done as I have unsightly wrinkles above my lip however, I am not willing to risk looking worse or it affecting my diabetes.
December 27, 2008
Answer: Restylane Injections: Facial Fillers and Insulin Dependent Diabetes: Complications Facial fillers have become increasingly common in the United States. The risk of injections can be categorized into two phases: Immediate Long term Immediate complications include edema, bruising, and local infection. These may be affected by comorbid disease and medications the patient takes. Long term complications include nodularity, assymetry, undercorrection, and overcorrection. Specifically, patients with diabetes do not have any specific contraindications that would prevent treatment with facial fillers. Always note that blood thinners, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and coumadin may increase the risk of bruising and bleeding with injectables. Questions: spakare@yahoo.com Raffy Karamanoukian, MD www.karemd.com Kare Plastic Surgery & Skin Health Clinic; Santa Monica, CA Los Angeles Plastic Surgery
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December 27, 2008
Answer: Restylane Injections: Facial Fillers and Insulin Dependent Diabetes: Complications Facial fillers have become increasingly common in the United States. The risk of injections can be categorized into two phases: Immediate Long term Immediate complications include edema, bruising, and local infection. These may be affected by comorbid disease and medications the patient takes. Long term complications include nodularity, assymetry, undercorrection, and overcorrection. Specifically, patients with diabetes do not have any specific contraindications that would prevent treatment with facial fillers. Always note that blood thinners, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and coumadin may increase the risk of bruising and bleeding with injectables. Questions: spakare@yahoo.com Raffy Karamanoukian, MD www.karemd.com Kare Plastic Surgery & Skin Health Clinic; Santa Monica, CA Los Angeles Plastic Surgery
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Answer: Restylane and diabetes
Diabetics can have restylane. It should not be a problem in most cases. If there are any concerns, touch base with your medical doctor.
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Answer: Restylane and diabetes
Diabetics can have restylane. It should not be a problem in most cases. If there are any concerns, touch base with your medical doctor.
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