I'm worried that I have a vascular occlusion from Restylane. I noticed a bluish area. What can be done?

December 7, 2018
Asked By:kristinaya in Sherman Oaks, CA

There was never any blanching or pain. Because there was no blanching, I believe that a vein was blocked; not an artery. I figured it was just a bruise. Six hours later, I looked in the mirror and noticed mottling on my cheek, and I freaked out. Sites say that Massage and warm compresses are beneficial, so I've been doing those things for a few hours. I feel like had I not done those things, I would not have any redness. Can anything other than an occlusion cause mottling?

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December 9, 2018

Answer: Pain is a common feature of significant occasion.

December 9, 2018

Answer: Pain is a common feature of significant occasion.

December 28, 2018

Answer: In looking at the photograph of the cheek, it does not have the motled pattern

December 28, 2018

Answer: In looking at the photograph of the cheek, it does not have the motled pattern

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