Uneven smile lines 5 days after Radiesse and Restylane. (Photos)

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I have struggled with some jowling and looking tired as I approach 40. My doctor used 1 syringe of Radiesse lyft in my cheeks and 3 syringes of Restylane in my nasolabial area from my nose down to my jaw. I am 5 days out from the procedure and I have some concerns about the way it has changed my face when I smile. My smile lines are uneven and the corners of my mouth are looking odd, it reminds me of the Joker’s smile. Is this possibly residual swelling?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's too soon to tell what your final results will be. You will have swelling, which can be asymmetrical, and last 1-2 weeks after lip injections. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have the Restylane reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and sorry that you are having these concerns after your injections.  The photos are also helpful.  We always recommend that you have these procedures performed in the offices of board certified dermatologists or plastic surgeons and that the injector is skilled in doing these procedures. While some swelling is normal, you had a lot of product injected and therefore I would let things calm down for a few weeks to see what things look like.  Restylane can be dissolved if needed.  Radiesse (there is no Lyft for Radiesse – it is also Restylane Lyft) cannot be dissolved so if that was given. One may need to wait until it dissolves depending on what areas were actually injected.  If the whole procedure was Restylane (regular and Lyft), then it can be dissolved if needed.  Check with your provider and follow up as needed to assure that you get the results that you are looking for.  Good luck.

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