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What is Restylane New Orleans
Q.11 months ago, I had a young dermatologist inject me at a teaching hospital. I got the treatment for free, so I did not want to complain, but I have had a blue lump on one side ever since the Perlane was injected. Is there anything that can be done so long after?
Perlane is sold by Medicis, the company that also sells the more well known hyaluronic acid filler, Restylane. Perlane is a large particle HA filler that is best used for deeper folds, rather than fine or etched lines. If Perlane is injected too superficially, it causes a blue lump, but it can easily be dissolved with hyaluronidase or the skin can be nicked with a lancet and the excess, superficial material can be gently milked out. Go see an experienced injector and stop suffering with this easily reversible complication.
I have systemic lupus erythematosus. It has never affected my face or skin. I have sun sensitivity, a history of joint pains (now controlled on Plaquenil™)and sometimes some breathing difficulties. I started a new very low carbohydrate diet that I think is really helping my lupus, but I have lost weight in my face and I now look much older (I am 45 and Caucasian). Can I have Restylane injected into my face? Is it safe in patients with lupus?
There have been no clinical trials done in order to evaluate the safety and efficacy of fillers in patients with autoimmune conditions. There is a theoretical risk that you would be at increased risk of infection and that the filler would not last as long, but hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane/ Perlane or Juvederm would be the relative best choice for injection into patients like you. I have done Restylane in autoimmune patients and can anecdotally report I have seen no complications. I would discuss it with your primary care physician and your dermatologist, but I think it is reasonably safe. By the way, very low carbohydrate diets are anti-inflammatory so I am not surprised your lupus might have improved. Good luck and keep me posted.
Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology
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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 the 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 the approval of new drugs and devices, and acts as an advisor for numerous aesthetic-minded companies.
Dr. Lupo was recently recognized as a trailblazer for women in dermatology and for her dedication to educating dermatology residents and fellows.
She has also received the following awards:
- 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from the 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Recognizes full-time academicians who have dedicated their careers to educating dermatology residents and fellows;
- 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐝, 𝐌𝐃 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 and 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from the 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 – Recognizes dermatologists of national prominence who have been trailblazers for women in some aspect of dermatology.
Dr. Lupo has authored over 90 published articles and book chapters and has spoken on various dermatological topics at nearly 480 national and international meetings and seminars.