i had restylane and Teosyal fillers in cheeks and tear troughs approx 10 months ago. The result was always a bit uneven, more correction on one side than the other and this stull the case so my right eye looks good still but left eye has more of a 'bag'. I am thinking about having a little filler added on the left side to make me a bit more symmeticral but am worries that I'll end up more uneven again. Does this problem happen often and is it easy to correct?
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If you are having treatment with a reputable and well-trained provider, I would trust they have your best interest in mind when adding lidocaine with epinephrine to the product to help minimize bruising in this area. It's not an uncommon practice.
For a full review of potential side effects of either Restylane or Juvederm, visit their specific web sites. It's not common to have any side effects other than bruising and/or swelling after treatment.
1cc of Restylane is a very small amount for the lip area. You are constantly moving your mouth, so fillers will tend to disappear in a shorter time than if placed in an area that does not move. Usually Restylane last anywhere from 4 to 6 months. You may consider a lip...
