Restylane™ - Related FAQ's

Q: If I had fat injections three months ago and love the volume of my cheeks, but see a need still for injections of my tear trough which wasn't injected with fat, can I have Restylane™ injected now?

A: Yes, if that area wasn't injected with the fat, then Restylane™ would be my favorite choice for the lower eyelid area provided it is injected, off-label, beneath the muscle.

Q: My lower eyelids have dark circles. Will Restylane™ solve my problem?

A: You would need to be examined to determine if your problem is skin pigmentation, hollowness and shadow, or vascular blood flow issues. Fillers, lasers and creams may help, although it has been difficult to find a cream that provides a consistently good result to many patients. If a filler is indicated, I like Restylane™ in this area.

Q: I may have a terminal cancer and I have undergone treatments, both radiation and chemotherapy. I will need more chemotherapy. My face looks so drawn that I want to have some fillers injected. My friends say I look fine but I think they just don't want me to feel bad. It bothers me very much. Is it Ok for me to have Restylane™ during my chemotherapy?

A: If your oncologist approves this, which many do, you can have Botox and Restylane™ or Juvederm during your chemo. There might be a very slight increase risk of infection but that has not been seen in my patients who are having chemo and fillers. Those that are having this treatment seem to have a better attitude because they are doing something for themselves and is a sign that there may be a light at the end of the tunnel! If you feel better about yourself, you may be able to get through a rough treatment more readily, thereby ensuring the best chance of success.

Q: I have a deep crease below my lower eyelid and above the middle of the cheek. It runs diagonally down. What's the best filler for this line?

A: I prefer the hyaluronic acids fillers for the tear trough as it is safer than thicker products such as Radiesse and Fat Injections. Furthermore, there is hyaluronidase, an enzyme, that can be injected to dissolve the Restylane™ or Juvedem hyaluronic acid fillers if there is an over correction lump, or rare complication.

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