I had restylane injected into my nasolabial folds yesterday afternoon. I started getting swelling last night and it has increased today. My concern is that the swelling is beyond the injection site. The folds themselves are not that swollen. The swelling is most prominent above the folds, up on my cheeks. Should I be concerned?
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October 16, 2014
Answer: Swelling is a common side effect from nasolabial fold injections.
Restylane is a great treatment for the area under the eyes. I do not believe that the sinus infection has anything to do with the Restylane injections. Please consult an ENT to be examined for your sinusitis.
The migration of Restylane from the lower eyelids to the upper eyelids sounds physiologically impossible. Please consult a board certified dermatologist for examination and possible biopsy of the area. Please let us know what happens.
Nothing to worry about if it is just bruising and swelling. This is very very common because the skin around the eyes is very thin and has many blood vessels, leading to (sometimes significant) bruising and swelling. It sounds like you are doing all of the right things--cold compresses & Arnica....