According to the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), Restylane is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that returns fullness to the skin and corrects moderate to severe facial wrinkles. Restylane is made of non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid (a naturally occurring substance in the human body). There are several possible side effects and complications associated with the use of Restalyne.
Side Effects
According to DocShop.com, complications related to the use of Restylane occur only rarely and generally are not severe. Some of the more common adverse reactions include redness, swelling (especially when applied to the lips) tenderness, itching and minor bruising at the point of the injection. These effects typically go away in less than one week.
Allergic Response
According to the Mayo Clinic, since Restylane is a non-animal-based product, there is no risk of experiencing an allergic reaction. However, the CHA says there is a minimal risk of animal-based disease transmission or developing an allergic reactions to animal proteins.
Bleeding & Bruising
The CHA says you can lower the risk of bleeding and bruising at the injection site if you avoid taking aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication or high doses of vitamin E supplements prior to a Restylane treatment. If you have a history of facial cold sores, there is a chance that the needle perforations could increase the chance of the sores recurring.
Complications
Restylane.com says although it is uncommon, small, red or swollen bumps may occur. In rare cases, your doctor may inject Restylane into a blood vessel, which can damage the skin. According to YourPlasticSurgeryGuide.com, additional possible complications of Restylane include headache, nausea and flu-like symptoms. In rare cases, there may be muscle weakness that can persist for days, weeks or even months following the injection.
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