There is unfortunately no easy answer to this question. The ability to heal after injection of fillers depends on several factors:
The type of filler used
The location of injection
The amount injected
The technique of injection
The patient's inherent ability to heal or tendency toward bruising
I have found that of all injection sites, the lower eyelid is the least forgiving, requires the most experience to inject, and even in the best of hands, will take the longest for the bruising and swelling to subside. I warn my patients about this so that they can make appropriate plans in terms of the timing of their procedure.
A couple of thoughts as to what may help:
First, speak to your surgeon. Even if you are unhappy with him/her or the result, this individual will know your particular situation far better than anyone else. Likely, he or she will want to keep a close eye on things in light of how disappointed you are with the result so far.
Massage, ice, elevate and time are all options, but you need to discuss this with your surgeon first.
Finally, the right makeup can be a wonderful tool to improve the appearance of things until the bruising and swelling calm down. I would recommend a mineral based product like Jane Erydale-- if you have never used it, you may be amazed at what a nice job it can do.
I wish you all the best of luck,
Dr. S
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