I posted a couple days ago about horrific pain on my scalp and face mottling within hour of 6 large box restylane. RN no help. ER doc DX shingles, only on face where mottling was and scalp. 58, had chickenpox, cold sores frequently, would never get injectable there. I think I should have been told about this possibility. product label mentions it may be a "herpetic trigger" I understand some docs take this history and advise on possibility of trigger, especially someone over 50.
update:
Finally diagnosed properly. Not shingles. Doc says I have to wait it out. I'm upset, still in pain, sores and dark places on side of face, hairline to almost chin, sores, tingling, pain, sores on large area scalp, swelling both sides of head still, Want this to be over soon. Any ideas? Should I see a neurologist or other specialist? Aching pain constant, need advil all the time. Worried about permanent scarring and who knows what else. Any thoughts, please.
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Injected properly, Restylane in the lips won't disappear in 3 days. As others have mentioned, you likely had a fair amount of swelling and had less product injected than you thought. Always be clear about your expectations and discuss them at length with your provider. Knowing and...
Both Restylane Kysse and Juviderm Ultra XC are great options for you.
If you want to treat multiple facial areas, JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC is going to be your best choice due to its versatility.
If you want fewer injections along with better flexibility, texture, and lip color, then Restylane Kysse i...
Any irritation of the lips, including injecting Restylane, can cause fever blisters. If this has happened to you, the best thing to do is to call the physician who did the injection. There are prescription medications that are very effective at halting the progress of fever blisters. Plus you...
