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I Had a IPL Treatment and Juvederm Under my Eyes?

I had an IPL treatment and Juvederm injections 5 weeks ago, I have had both procedures done before but not at the same time. This time I had IPL and Juvederm injected. One of my eyes has a moon shape with fluid under it, I also have a vein that looks more pronounced. What is this and what could have caused it? Will it go away? What can I do to make it go away? Pretty bummed about it:(

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IPL Treatment and Juvederm Under Eyes?

Thank you for your question. These treatments can be done at the same time. It sounds like the moon shape fluid under the your eyes can be the Juvederm being injected too superficially but can be corrected with a hyaluronidase or if you decide to leave, it can last for at least a year. Under the eyes are a high risk area for bruising, the vein that you are seeing might be a bruise and can last up to 2 weeks. I would recommend being treated under the... more

IPL and Juvederm

If you are unhappy with the Juvederm results, you have the option to have the product removed with hyaluronidase.

Sam Naficy, MD

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Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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IPL treatment and Juvederm

Hello, and sorry to hear about the negative result you are experiencing. In general, Restylane is the best filler to use for the tear trough. Juvederm tends to swell a bit more in that area. An exam and/or photo would really be necessary to give you the best advice and determine the exact cause of your issue, but it appears you may benefit from having the Juvederm removed if it still has an undesirable appearance after 5 weeks. The enzyme hylaluronidase can be used to dissolve any filler... more

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Juvederm & IPL

Both procedures can be done at the same time, and typically the IPL is done before the placement of a filler. This is the sequence, not because the IPL will have any effect on the filler (studies have shown it doesn’t have an effect when done immediately afterward), but more because it can cause some swelling that may not allow the injector to truly appreciate the defect they are filling. Nonetheless, after 5 weeks all swelling should have subsided from treatment, and the fluid you... more

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IPL and Juvederm

Hopefully you had the IPL first and the Juvederm second, but you didn't clarify the order. The order of treatments of these types is very important, so that's the first thing. Secondly, Juvederm, unless injected deeply, isn't the best filler for under the eyes, as it can leave ridging and discoloration, often called the Tyndall Effect. I would suggest you see whomever injected you (hoping this was a board-certified physician). I believe some hyaluronidase should be injected under the eyes to... more

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