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.
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Restylane and Botox are two different formulations meant to address different issues. Restylane is a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler meant to smooth wrinkles, sculpt the lips, and shape facial contours. It works by adding volume underneath the skin. Botox is a neuromodulator meant to stop...
Thank you for your question. It’s very rare to have an allergic reaction to hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Restylane or Juvederm. Your reaction is most likely due to the ingredients in hyaluronic acid products and this is very common. However, I do recommend having a follow up with injector t...
Injecting hyaluronic acid in the periorbital hollows and tear trough (under the eyes) is a very unforgiving area and requires deliberate and gentle injection technique. When done correctly by a specialist who has been properly trained, the result can be great and patients are very pleased with...
