how to get RID of Restylane??
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free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:18 pm

Is there something one can do to accelarate the time it takes for Restylane to be naturally dissolved??

I had my first treatment like 2 weeks ago and I hate it because when I look in the mirror I it looks like I have a tiny "worm" on each side of my face. I guess it's because my skin is so thin.

I know there is something that doctors can inject to actually dissolve it, but I've hear that it's not recommended because it can make it look worse. SO....not interested in that.

So again, is there anything I can do to make it dissolve quicker...like massaging it...anything????

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:25 pm

I wish I could help you. I hated it when I had my lips done and waited 6 months for them to get back to normal.

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:15 pm

I was told if you dont like resty your dr can give you a shot to make it dissolve.

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:23 pm

I feel your pain.
Sorry that I don't have the info to help you with that. I would think that vigorous massage could displace some of the Restylane and even out the area somewhat.
I also have very thin and translucent skin.
I've been getting collagen (Zyderm) in my nasolabial lines for 4 years now, and I went with the collagen because it is so forgiving.
Thank goodness that the aesthetician gave me a Resty AND and a collagen tester on my first consultation. The collagen tester smoothed out in days and it took 3 YEARS for the Resty test lump to go away (on the inside of my arm, thank goodness). Shock

I'm so worried that I've heard collagen might not be available in a year or two. I'll have to go into hiding if that happens.
Good luck to you.

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:27 pm

There's definitely an injection that can get rid of restylane. Ask our doctor.

Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:50 pm

oh my God this would totally happen to me.

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:20 pm

I inject my own Restylane. When I first started, I injected a few places too superficially and it was a little lumpy. I massaged the spots with my fingers (with some pressure but not enough to hurt) quite frequently and it displaced the Restylane. Give it a try!

free skin care · Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:49 pm

Thanks all!!

I will give the massages a try.

I know that doctors can dissolve it with a substance called Hyaluronidase, but like I said, most doctors don't recommend it because it may leave the area worse.
Most doctors will just recommend to "wait it out" but I'm scared that I might be one of the "lucky" few to whom Resty lasts a loooong time.

free skin care · Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:05 pm

This suggestion is a bit off the wall, but I've read on the Baby Quasar thread on this forum that one of the users found that the Baby Q caused her Restylane fillers to reabsorb. (In her case, she had wasn't so pleased to discover this as she was happy with her fillers and had just spent a lot of money on them.)

Of course, the Baby Q isn't cheap ($400 on eBay) but the advantage would be that you would be doing something good for your skin rather than something that might be potentially harmful ...

free skin care · Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:07 pm

Oh BTW, I am one of the ones for whom Restylane has lasted a long time (2-1/2 years) but my physician told me that actually the Restylane is no longer there, as the injections stimulated my own collagen.

free skin care · Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:18 pm

My nurse told me massaging would help, but not much. Be careful with massaging because sometimes that causes the Resty to migrate.

Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:12 pm

cathy_jean wrote:

This suggestion is a bit off the wall, but I've read on the Baby Quasar thread on this forum that one of the users found that the Baby Q caused her Restylane fillers to reabsorb. (In her case, she had wasn't so pleased to discover this as she was happy with her fillers and had just spent a lot of money on them.)

Of course, the Baby Q isn't cheap ($400 on eBay) but the advantage would be that you would be doing something good for your skin rather than something that might be potentially harmful ...

I think that was AnnieR. Maybe you could pm her for some advice, s31pr?

free skin care · Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:19 pm

I was just getting ready to give the same advice. I have no experience with it, but do remember the discussion on this forum. You might be able to find a used BQ...

cathy_jean wrote:

This suggestion is a bit off the wall, but I've read on the Baby Quasar thread on this forum that one of the users found that the Baby Q caused her Restylane fillers to reabsorb. (In her case, she had wasn't so pleased to discover this as she was happy with her fillers and had just spent a lot of money on them.)

Of course, the Baby Q isn't cheap ($400 on eBay) but the advantage would be that you would be doing something good for your skin rather than something that might be potentially harmful ...

free skin care · Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:23 pm

I had Restylane injections in my lip on 14th February and must admit that I wasn't particularly happy with the result. It is now the beginning of April and the Restylane has completely disappeared. I do use a Baby Q but am not entirely convinced that it accelerates the dispersion of injectables. Prior to using the BQ I also found that my collagen injections never lasted very long, which is why I turned to the Restylane. My daughter also had Resty injections and hers didn't last very long also so, in your case, I hope you get the same result.

As for your "worms" - I really think you should go back and complain. I had the same thing happen to me with the collagen when I had it put in the wrinkles above my lip. It wasn't injected deep enough and you could see all these little white spots and worms under the skin - horrible. This is not the result they advertise in the pamphlets and promotional photos for both collagen and restylane so I can only assume that it's the fault of the person doing the injecting. Maybe, at least you'd feel a bit better if you had some money refunded. And whilst I'm having a whinge about the competence of these people - is anybody else unhappy about the length of time their injectables last?

free skin care · Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:00 pm

I've done quite a bit of reading on filler injections over the last few months. There are different types of fillers and their use to dependent on the area to be treated. The fillers are each tissue tailored.
1 Restylane Fine Line is injected into the superficial dermis and treats superficial fine lines.
2. Restylane is injected into the mid dermis and is indicated for perioral, shallow facial folds and scars.
3. Perlane is injected into the deep dermis and is ideal for the treatment of nasolabial folds, and lip enhancement.
If Restylane is injected into the incorrect dermal plane, it is absorbed faster.

free skin care · Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:43 pm

Chrissie wrote:

I've done quite a bit of reading on filler injections over the last few months. There are different types of fillers and their use to dependent on the area to be treated. The fillers are each tissue tailored.
1 Restylane Fine Line is injected into the superficial dermis and treats superficial fine lines.
2. Restylane is injected into the mid dermis and is indicated for perioral, shallow facial folds and scars.
3. Perlane is injected into the deep dermis and is ideal for the treatment of nasolabial folds, and lip enhancement.
If Restylane is injected into the incorrect dermal plane, it is absorbed faster.

If this is true, and I have no reason to believe otherwise, why are they injecting Restylane into the lip instead of Perlane? I guess as a consumer who wishes to have this done they need to spend a lot of time researching. This post surely will save some time for all those out there that are thinking of having this done. Good job Chrissie.

free skin care · Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:50 pm

Chrissie, I hope I am not being a busy-body, but did you say you inject your own Restylane?? I have had injectables, and couldn't imagine doing them myself. If you tell me you've done your lips...well, you are REALLY gutsy. Getting your lips injected, even with topical freezing, is a killer!! By the way, I have had Perlane done for my lips, and the "leftover" the doctor used on the little lines on the sides of my lower lip (marionettes). I was really happy with the result, and it lasts me about a year. I have done it twice. There is a new product that starts with a "T" (sorry, can't remember it), which s supposed to be longer lasting than Restylane & Perlane, but my Doctor says it is not really any better, but it is another option. I was told that there is another product which will be available soon, which is supposed to last 1-11/2 years.

Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:17 am

I had Restalyne injected by a physician who said it would plump up where my cheeks were beginning to sag. Big mistake. Instead of fuller cheeks, I had three blobs of Restalyne in my face. I could not find anyone who injected hyaluronidase to get rid of the Restylane. That was two and a half years ago and I still have Restalyne in my face. I read what someone posted about the Baby Q and did some research. I learned that infrared light works by heating up the skin tissue. For the past week, I have been applying heat to the Restalyne blobs two or three times a day for about 20 minutes. The Restalyne has decrease significantly. I am using the rice filled heat packs that you heat for 2-3 minutes in the microwave as my heat source (you can fill a sock with rice and tie off the end of the sock)or you could use a heating pad. Please be careful not to burn you face. Mine is red for about 30 minutes after applying heat but then returns to normal. Best of luck to anyone with a botched Restalyne job, it is a very disappointing experience.

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