Can Restylane Travel into Other Parts of the Face?

Question

I got injections three days ago, ( 1cc total ), mostly into my right nasal labial fold. A few months ago I had 2cc total ( by the same person), injected into both nasal labial folds and into the outer parts of my under eye area. The right is really a problem. I noticed the fold looks hollow again but just above the fold is a buckle as if the filler has moved. I've been pushing it back down but I don't know if that is harmful. I've had injections before and this was never a problem.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

However, what you are describing is not Restylane traveling to a different part of the face but simply settling in the same part of the face.  In particular the nasolabial fold treatment, especially at the top were it goes to the base of the nose, is under tension.   Filler here can easily be pushed into the surrounding tissue creating unwanted fullness.  If the effect is bothersome, your injector can shape this product with hyaluronidase enzyme.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

Follow up with your provider for further assessment of the areas you had treated. Sometimes gentle massage is all that is required for optimal outcome.

Lawrence Kass, MD · Answer

Good question.  I would say no, that Restylane does not travel from the site where the doctor injects it.  I do agree with the use of digital massage to see if you can GENTLY manipulate tthe implant to the desired site.  Good luck!

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Generally, restylane does not migrate. However, what it sounds like you are describing is an accumulation of product near the same part of the face as injected. Request to see the injector to check you before you attempt to manipulate or massage the area on your own. Hyaluronidase is a possibility to dissolve the product.

Alexander Ovchinsky, MD · Answer

I believe there is a chance for an HA filler (such as Restylane) to slightly migrate or shift after the injection.  No, it cannot migrate great distances, but can locally shift or clamp together, especially if there is a muscle activity nearby which can move the filler. I think massage is a good thing to do, as it may help to even the filler out.  Speak to your doctor and let him examine you. There is a role for Hyaluronidase to dissolve an excessive filler, but I would try to use this option as a last resort only.

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