I had restylane skinbooster treatment no 2 ( out of the series of 5) 3 days ago. I see no positive result. What concerns me is labial area only , at least currently. Is it possible that restylane skinbooster will not fill the creases at all? I am thinking of microneedling too. Can microneedlining stunt, diminish the effects of restylane ? What's the advisable break between treatments that one should take? Is sole ( without serum, etc) microneedling effective in wrinkle treatment?
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Hi @NDsaccount! Most likely, the filler was not placed in the proper tissue plane. Most facial filler products that are injected into this area should ideally be placed in the tissue plane directly on top of the bone, or at least underneath the eyelid muscle layer. If a facial filler product is...
In my opininion, many types of fillers and fat can be used. I find Restylane and Restylane Silk to be most effective. If you have asymmetry it needs to be evaluated to determine if it is muscle, fat or subcutaneous tissue. Most of the time it can be improved.Seek a doctor with experience who...
It is not uncommon for patients to get swollen after hylauronic acid filler injections. Sometimes, more than others. It is not possible to predict who will get swollen. This is more common in the lips and usually resolves within 2 weeks. Ice is often helpful during the first 24-48 hours. I...