Earlier today, I had some restylane put into my nasolabial folds and nasogenian grooves. On the left side of my nose (but not on the right) I am getting purplish splotches that follow vein patterns in areas that the needle didn't touch all the way up the side of the nose. What might be going on and how long might it last? Thank you.
February 3, 2011
Answer: Totally agree with the other docs-this requires immediate intervention.
Dear Lapacs
This should be seen by your injector today. The treatment is to flood this area with enzyme to break down the injected Restylane and help restore circulation. What you are describing is most likely some type of circulatory disturbance related to your filler treatment. Fortunately with immediate care these typically resolve without serious consequences. However, left untreated the involved skin can die and slough. Please consider reposting and letting the Realself community know the outcome.
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February 3, 2011
Answer: Totally agree with the other docs-this requires immediate intervention.
Dear Lapacs
This should be seen by your injector today. The treatment is to flood this area with enzyme to break down the injected Restylane and help restore circulation. What you are describing is most likely some type of circulatory disturbance related to your filler treatment. Fortunately with immediate care these typically resolve without serious consequences. However, left untreated the involved skin can die and slough. Please consider reposting and letting the Realself community know the outcome.
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February 3, 2011
Answer: Skin changes after injections
Without pictures or seeing you in person, it is impossible to give you specific advice. Sometimes after injections, you can get bruising in the line of the needle tract - possibly this is what you are describing? If there is any concern at all, however, you should return to the office and have your doctor take a look.
Good Luck.
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February 3, 2011
Answer: Skin changes after injections
Without pictures or seeing you in person, it is impossible to give you specific advice. Sometimes after injections, you can get bruising in the line of the needle tract - possibly this is what you are describing? If there is any concern at all, however, you should return to the office and have your doctor take a look.
Good Luck.
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