Restalyne | Restylane | Side Effects
Restalyne (more correctly known as Restylane) is a modified form of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body which provides volume and fullness to the skin. Modification or stabilization of this hyaluronic acid allows the Restalyne to last longer in the body before it is absorbed.
Restalyne is a very safe product to use. More than a million procedures have been done around the world using Restalyne, and very few reactions have been reported. Although Restalyne had been in use widely in Europe countries since the 1990s, it has only been in 2003 that the FDA, after extensive studies, approved it for use as a facial filler in the United States. As Restalyne is made from non-animal sources it does not require allergy testing before injection. Upon injection into the skin, the following side effects may be encountered in some cases in a minimal manner: mild swelling, mild bruising, itchiness, redness and pain or tenderness. These may last a few hours to a few days. It is rare for these minimal side effects to last longer than this. Also, those persons who have Restalyne injections into the lips for lip enlargement or contouring may have some lip swelling after injection, primarily because of handling and manipulation of the lips during injection. This may also last a few hours to a couple of days.
Because Restalyne is injected into the skin, persons who are on medication to thin the blood or reduce clottability of the blood, such as warfarin, aspirin, Plavix, Ticlid, vitamin E, or anti-inflammatory agents such as ibuprofen, are advised to stop these for a week before their Restylane procedure. This reduces the risk of bleeding or bruising in the injection site. Similarly persons at higher risk of delayed clotting such as hemophiliacs are advised to be very cautious when undergoing any surgical procedure.
Sometimes patients with a history of frequent cold sores (herpes labialis or herpes type 1) may have an attack precipitated by procedures done around the lips such as lip filling with fillers. It may be advisable for such persons to have prophylactic acyclovir before undergoing such procedures.
As with every procedure or medication, Restalyne is advised to be used with caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Persons with a history of keloid or excessive scar formation are also advised to exercise caution. Similarly, those who are going through laser treatment or chemical peels immediately after or before Restalyne injections are advised that there may be an increased chance of inflammation around the injection site.
See your Restalyne doctor before you plan to undergo any Restalyne injections.
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