Is it normal to hear a crunching sound when Restylane Lyft is being injected into cheek?

Sounds heard can be from the needle itself (especially dull needles) or tissue displacement.  The sounds are typically inconsequential to your final result.  Best Dr. Shah

Thank you for your question about Restylane Lyft and hearing a crunching sound when injected.  It is very common to hear and feel things you have never before while having filler injections.  Often there can be popping sensations as we push the needle through the layers of tissues.  As the filler is being injected it is common to feel or hear crackling type noises.  This is the product being pushed into the spaces in the tissues.  .


To be sure, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment.

I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question. While the sound can be unnerving, it’s in fact very common for dermal filler injections to cause a small crunching sound. The sound is often caused by the product being pushed out of the syringe, and can be minimized by changing out needles frequently so they don’t get dull. Your results shouldn’t be affected.