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Steven Wallach, MD answers: How long before Restylane bumps in tear troughs go away?

I had Restylane injected in my tear troughs 9 months ago. After I had it done, you could see a little bluish mark under each eye where it had been injected and what looks like half moon ridges there under my eyes as well. There were hard bumps on each side of my eyes as well that I was told to massage with a hot cloth very hard.

The bumps, I thought, went away but recently I can notice them again and they are very hard and the ridges and bluish marks under my eyes never went away.

I am very self-conscious and petrified to see someone, only to have it made worse. Will it ever go away? What should I do? Please help.


Steven Wallach, MD
10 months ago
By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

The bumps that you have from Restylane can stay around for a very long time especially if it was injected very superficially.  This can last 1 year or more. Sometimes hyaluronidase can "melt" the restylane.

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David Shafer, MD
10 months ago
By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

ssafe, There is hope. If you have not had hyaluronidase injected into the lumps, then it is worth a try. The Restylane is made from hyaluronic acid and hyaluronidase can help break it down so the body can absorb it. However, if you have formed scar tissue which is making the lumps, then this is only have minimal effect. In the future, it is important to be very cautious before having any injections around the eyes, since the skin is so thin in this area. Good luck.

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