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How Can I Correct Bad Juvederm Results Under my Eyes? (photo)
asked 5 months ago by CuriousInLA in Los Angeles
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 401 times
Tags: under eyes, bulge, options, unhappy
Had Juvederm done under my eyes. After the 1st treatment - a very uneven result-one eye socket looked half an inch or more lower.Went in to correct it, and instead of a correction - ended up with a big protruding bulge under my right eye and a small "ridge" under my left. Went back asking the PA to fix this. He tried to move the Juvederm, which did nothing except cause a lot of pain, and told me to put ice on the area & use a bleaching cream. As I expected - zero result. How can this be fixed?
11 answers to How Can I Correct Bad Juvederm Results Under my Eyes? (photo)
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To What Extent Does Facial Structure Influence Healing Time After Eyelid Surgery?
IMHO, it would be ebst to just let the Juvederm go away on its own and then find someone that undertands the aesthetics of facial beauty to do your facial shaping and contouring.
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Bad Juvederm Results under Eyes
Juvederm is not the best product to use under the eyes because it is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts tissue water which can prolong the swelling. Restylane is much more predictable in this location. At the present time I suggest the injection of hyaluronidase which will dissolve the Juvederm. Find a physicia experienced in the use of fillers.
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Can Bad Juvederm Injections be Fixed?
Hi Curious. The good news is that the injections can be fixed. We are in Los Angeles and use a product called Vitrase (hyaluronidase) which is an enzyme that can break down hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane. Once injected, the Vitrase will cause the Juvederm to dissolve and you should be back to looking the way you were previously.
The bad news is it sounds like you found an injector that was not very experienced with this...
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Juvederm under eyes
If conservative massage did not help, you may want to dissolve it with Hyaluronidase and either leave the area alone or start over. You might want to consider surgical options to treat your lower lid cheek junction once things settle down.
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How Can I Correct Bad Juvederm Results Under my Eyes?
The good news is that Juvederm is usually easily reversible with hyaluronidase. You should see an Oculoplastic surgeon who can perform this and also evaluate your eyelids to see if you have any predisposing conditions that led to this result. Good luck.
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Poor Juvederm Results
I am sorry for your poor results and treatment. While it's hard to fully assess the situation without pre photos, I can say the following: 1. Juvederm isn't permanent, so most of the filler itself should go away within several months; 2. I don't prefer Juvederm under the eyes for many of the reasons you noted - ridging, discoloration, bulging, etc. Restylane is a much better under eye filler; and 3. The under eye area is extremely difficult to treat and really should only be done...
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Correction of Juvederm Poor Result Under Eyelids
Hi Curious in LA,
It would be best to be evaluated in person to determine the best course to achieve your desired results. To begin with, I would recommend an evaluation by a core trained aesthetic physician, not a PA. Secondly, Juvederm attracts too much water when injected under the eyelids, we prefer to use Restylane only in this most delicate and unforgiving area. Feel free to contact us if you wish to have an evaluation. Good luck and be well.
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Fillers for tear trough deformity not always best choice
Thank you for the question and pictures. I agree with you about having it corrected. You should see a board certified plastic surgeon that has experience with filler, eye surgery and hylaronidase use to dissolve HA's. It's important so he can correct the problem as well as evaluate your anatomy since from the pictures it appears you actually may benefit from a blepharoplasty procedure. It is a little difficult to know for sure but an experienced surgeon maybe helpful to analyze your...
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Juvederm bumps under the eyes
When Juvederm is injected under the eyes, there is a risk of asymmetry as well as visible bumps and swelling. If this result occurs, then I would recommend you follow up with the surgeon who performed the procedure for advice on how to correct it. Sometimes hyaluronidase is appropriate and sometimes just waiting is the best form of treatment.
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Hyaluronidase will improve the swelling
Hyaluronidase will dissolve the Juvederm and improve the situation significantly. I agree that generally a doctor is better than a PA at injecting, but injecting filler is more art than medical science and so it depends on the doctor's technical and aesthetic skills. And sometimes injections have unexpected results even with excellent technique.
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Don't go back
There are tow things you need to know:
1. This will slowly go away. After six months most of it will have disintegrated and been absorbed. By a year from now you will look like you did before the injection
2. Next time find a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist with a ton of patients and who DOES THE INJECTIONS HIM OR HER SELF!
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