I got restylane injections in my lips yesterday and the doctor told me the swelling would only be noticeable to me and that I could go to work. That is definitely not the case. When can I expect this to subside? I'm freaking out.
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are the only ones that can be dissolved. Fortunately, many popular dermal fillers are made with hyaluronic acid, including Restylane and Juvéderm. They will break down rapidly when exposed to injections of an enzyme called hyaluronidase (Hylenex). If you are ...
Restylane can be removed with hyaluronidase. I always use minimum amounts, especially if I didn't do the original injections but am trying to fix someone else's work. Dents will occur if too much is injected, or it's injected into an area where there isn't Restylane because the product can...
Restylane typically lasts between 6 and 9 months in a given area. If you are feeling the need for more frequent injections perhaps you want to look into Sculptra or one of the longer-lasting injections. No two people absorb Restylane at the same rate. I would be more concerned that you are sa...
