Resyalyne Only Lasted 2 Months. Can It Drift from Injection Site and Make You Look Worse?

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I got my first injections the first week of June in the nabiial folds and a little around the mouth., It is now 2 months later and it seems to have dissipated and perhaps, drifted away from the groove or wrinkle to the fold themselves, exaggerating them and what looks to be a small bump that looks to be part of a muscle or tendon? It's bascially this. I feel I look worse than I did before hand, which is maddening, considering the cost. I have lost about 28 lbs in th elast year and iam 47. Thanks

Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACS · Answer

I'm sorry you're disappointed with the result of your Restylane injection.  Many patients have had similar experiences with fillers like Restylane. They often do not last as long as expected and may result in some lumpiness or irregularity depending on the skill or technique of the injector.  Lumps or discoloration can be readily corrected by injecting a solution that dissolves the filler immediately.  I agree with Dr. Schwartz in that Radiesse often provides better correction of the nasal labial folds since it adds more volume to the deeper tissues and stimulates collagen as well.  The longevity of Radiesse compared to Restylane is typically much longer and many patients prefer this filler.  It is very important when getting facial fillers, particularly long-lasting fillers like Radiesse, that you go to a very experienced provider. 

	Good luck to you.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

You should consider posting photo's to show the area of concern, pre and post-treatment with filler. The product typically will last anywhere from 6 months to a year, dependent upon placement and injection technique.

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

In general, fillers help volumize the face. Sometimes when one loses weight, volume can be lost on the face as well and can have an effect on one's appearance. It is possible that this may be confused with the filler losing effect. The filler will not migrate away from the injection site. If lumps or bumps are present, hylauronidase can be used to dissolve any filler that exists in these areas. This will allow you to look the way you did prior to having the injections. From here, I wold recommend following up with your physician who performed the injections. He/she may be able to tell what is going on and provide a possible solution for your issue. Thank you and I hope this helps!

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Please go back to your injector and look at before and after pictures. If no before pictures were taken, then you are getting service in the wrong place.

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

Restylene is one of the better fillers for smile lines and wrinkles around the mouth area. if you feel like it has disappeared after 2 months Im not surprised as in some patients it can dissolve sooner. especially if they are on a restricted dietary lifestyle. I would recommend that u see your doctor who did the injections for you and follow up on their advice

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Resyalyne Only Lasted 2 Months. Can It Drift from Injection Site and Make You Look Worse?

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Answer: The product is still there.

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Answer: Restylene for smile lines

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