A. In general, the answer is yes. If your white blood cell count is good (to reduce any risk of infection) and your platelet count is normal (to prevent a hematoma or severe bruising) you should be fine. Remember that Restylane is hyaluronic acid, naturally found in your body. It also can be dissolved if there are complications. Finally, looking better may make you feel better while you are going through this difficult battle. Good luck and spread the word about the vaccine to prevent cervical cancer.
Q. I want to try filler. I have heard a lot about Restylane. My problem is that I do not want to bruise. How can I prevent bruising?
A. There are things that both you and your dermatologist can do to REDUCE your risk of bruising, but there is no way to guarantee that you will get NO bruising from filler injections. Be sure you are off aspirin, vitamin E, fish oil and ibuprofen. Now, if you have a heart stent, or you have had a stroke or heart attack, you should NOT get off these meds as your risk of heart attack and stroke would increase. This recommendation is ONLY if you are taking aspirin, etc, as some sort of prevention for disease. In that case, being off a couple of weeks will have no impact. There is a product called Prevedem, which helps reduce swelling and bruising if used BEFORE injection. Some believe in bromolein and arnica after injection. Bruise Relief Gel seems to shorten the severity of bruising in my experience. The use of ice and pressure after injection may also reduce the risk. In the end, if a bruise is not acceptable under any circumstance, filler may not be a good option for you.
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Our mission at the Lupo Center is to provide patients with innovative, effective and ethical care to make each person look and feel their personal best. To fulfill our goal, we provide state-of-the-art medical, surgical and cosmetic treatments to all patients.
Board certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology Mary P. Lupo, MD has been a leader in the field of non-surgical rejuvenation since 1983. She travels internationally to teach her innovative techniques, and her reputation brings in patients from around the country. She started the first formal residency training program for injectables and peels in 1983 at Tulane Medical School and served as past president of Women’s Dermatologic Society, adjunct professor of dermatology at Tulane and a founder of Cosmetic Boot Camp. Dr. Lupo holds membership in many prestigious dermatology associations, participates in clinical trials for approval of new drugs and devices and acts as an advisor for numerous aesthetic-minded companies.
