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Avoid using aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen), St John’s wort, or high doses of vitamin E supplements, as these may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection site.
Talk with your healthcare professional if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores. He or she may prescribe a medication to minimize recurrence.
Treatment with Restylane, Restylane-L, or Restylane Silk generally takes less than an hour (individual treatment times may vary)
Your healthcare professional will cleanse and prepare the area to be treated. Then Restylane, Restylane-L, or Restylane Silk gel is injected into the treatment area using an ultra-fine needle to create the desired effect.
Use cold compresses to reduce swelling and avoid exposure to intense heat (sun lamp or sunbathing). Reduce the risk of facial cold sore recurrence that could be caused by needle punctures by talking with your healthcare professional about medications that may minimize an outbreak
Avoid taking aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen), St John’s wort, or high doses of vitamin E supplements for one week after treatment. These agents may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection site.
After treatment, you might have some swelling, redness, pain, bruising or tenderness. These are typically mild in severity and normally last less than 7 days in nasolabial folds and less than 14 – 18 days in lips. Swelling may be more likely in patients under 36 years, and bruising may be more likely in patients over 35 years.
Contact Huntington Dermatology if you experience side effects beyond 14 days—and ask about follow-up appointments.