I had restylane injections under my eyes today and saw minimal bruising/swelling until around 6 hours later when I started to see a gradual increase in swelling. Now I have significant swelling and some tenderness, as shown in the photos. Is this normal?
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Fat grafting involves liposuction (often of the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks), isolation and preparation of the fat obtained from those areas, and then injection of that fat under the eyes. The main issue with this procedure is the relative unpredictability of the final result. Because it...
Dear Rya87,The question you ask is a good one. From what I can see in
the photos, you still have soft tissue swelling. This is common when placing
filler in this area, which is notorious for its swelling and unforgiving
nature. Such risks can be reduced with the use of a cannula (not certain...
PRP is rich with nutrients and growth-factors
that can promote healing, stimulate collagen, and increase the longevity of
filler. While treatment with PRP could
provide some improvement to your under-eye area, the results will not match the
volumizing effect of Restylane. Filling in the tear...
