I have very mild Rosacea. I have very fair skin, am prone to blushing/flushing, and get occasional redness with a few bumps/pimples that go away on their own. I am very interested in having Restylane to correct my tear troughs. My question is this: Will Restylane exacerbate my Rosacea? I understand it is difficult to say without seeing me, but in your experience do Rosacea patients generally do okay with fillers? Thanks!
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February 28, 2010
Answer: Rosacea is not a contraindication for Restylane or Juvederm injections
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
You will want to go to an experienced injector, whether it is a derm, a plastic, or a nurse.
Injections for under-eye hollows is an advanced technique, so an experienced board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon will be able to handle the job. That said, there are very...
Since fillers are generally hyaluronic acid which is most commonly used in the lips, there is no contraindication having Parkinson's disease.
The filler has no effect on the musculature and normal lip movements are unchanged so you can safely proceed. I hope this information helps.
Filler injections into the tear trough region can causing bruising anywhere from 1-2 weeks. Careful injection technique and the right combination of volume and specific filler can have the impact of reduced bruising. Other factors that can help to minimize bruising are avoiding...
