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Can Restylane Cheek Injection Leak into the Eye Socket As Nodgals?
asked 1 year ago by London 5662 in London
Latest answer by Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH
Question viewed 437 times
Tags: cheeks, eyes, female
Small Lumps Have Appeared Under my Right Eye
3 answers to Can Restylane Cheek Injection Leak into the Eye Socket As Nodgals?
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Yes, high upper cheek filler injections can sometimes appear as lumps in the tear trough area.
Injecting filler into the upper cheek area does have the risk of some of the filler material spreading upward and appearing in the very thin skin of the lower lid, above the lower orbital rim/tear trough area. This is improvable, if caught early, especially during the injection. The upper cheek and tear trough area is a complex area to treat, and should only be attempted by experienced, careful board-certified dermatologists and plastic surgeons. This is not an area to treat casually....
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Restylane nodules in eyelids.
Restylane does not migrate or "move", but can be massaged and softened in position. If the injection is close to the eye socket, the normal response is to absorb a small amount of tissue fluid, which adds to the overall bulk of the filler, meaning less needs to be used. Since the periorbital tissues are much thinner and softer overall than other areas, swelling is more noticeable, and even more care is needed to avoid nodules or undesired swelling. Injection too close to the...
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Restylane and lumps
It is certainly possible for restylane injections to the cheek to cause lumps in the lower lid region. These can often be massaged out if picked up early.