The apples of my cheeks are pretty full, but I hardly had any cheekbone and want to create the illusion of a less oblong face. I had an RN use restylane, just a little more than one syringe. Now I feel as though my cheeks look chubby, and I have a weird squishy feeling where the injections are. Is this normal? It has been six hours since the treatment and my cheeks still feel numb. I'm only 20 years old, I'm starting to think I've made a mistake!
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Answer: You have to give it at least a week prior to be able to tell how it will look and feel
It is unlikely that filler injections caused an acne breakout, it is probably a coincidence. Breakouts can be caused by a number of factors, including hormones. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist for treatment for active acne including skin care, peels, lasers,...
Thanks for your question and as always we recommend that these injections be given in the offices of board certified dermatologists or plastic surgeons as we are the true experts in filler injections. Swelling, as you know, does occur and is not uncommon after lip injections. You need to wait ...
Rest assured, the filler will dissolve on its own, but Restylane may last anywhere from six to eighteen months, depending on the formula and the area of the face. Fillers in more mobile areas like the lips have a thin, flexible texture and do not last as long as more dense fillers such as cheek...
