I would discourage you from having Restylane put under your eyes because if you tend to have "allergic" eyelids, often swollen, then the restylane will not affect this in a positive manner particular even if you have an allergic flare unrelated to the Restylane. The Restylane itself is an unlikely... more
Is Restylane for under eyes safe for patient with allergies?
I am considering having Restylane injected for my under eye area and was wondering if it is advisable because I have allergies. These cause swelling/bags under my eyes but the severity varies on a daily basis and they do seem to lessen a bit as the day goes on.
Would Restylane make my eyes more swollen if it was put in the tear trough area? Thank you all for your time.
3 answers to “Is Restylane for under eyes safe for...”
A: The concern is not an allergic reaction with Restylane
Dear Jackster The likelihood of an allergic reaction to Restylane is small very small but not zero. However, Restylane does cause swelling. This is a particular problem in individuals with thin eyelid skin, just the type of eyelid that likes to swell with allergies to pollens, etc. However, the best plan is to... more
A: Restylane Has Risks under the eyes
All fillers have risks when placed in the tear trough. Approximately 10% of the patients who have this injection will have persistent swelling in the area perhaps for weeks or months. A higher percent get noticeable bruising. We do have an antidote that will reverse the effect of the filler... more
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