Can fat herniation after Restylane look different every day?

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A: Changes can absolutely change day to day

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

I see this often, not only with my own patients but in myself. Depending on what we eat, drink, the temperature outside, allergies, the list goes on and on why lid bags change. For example I recently saw a friend at a party who I had done a lower lid fat transposition/fat removal on. She... more

A: Many things can affect day to day eye appearance

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Debhon, Many things can affect the appearance of your eyes on a day to day basis, including allergies, stress, fatigue, water retention from menses, etc. If you have bags on more days than not, then consider a blepharoplasty procedure. Things that may help decrease morning bags: ... more

A: Swelling of lower lids.

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

At 1 year after filler injection, there may be some "left over" in the space that was treated. This certainly can cause intermittent swelling as the product breaks down. On the other hand without a proper exam, it would be hard to give you a definitive answer. It could also be some fat... more

A: Difference in pictures probably due to different muscle tone.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi. Of course , it is really hard to tell without actually examining you, but my impression is that you have bags with some overlying swelling. Slightly different muscle tone (slightly different expression) in the eyelid muscle (orbicularis oculi) can account for the different... more

A: I recommend checking your thyroid function

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Debhon I would be cautious following up on Dr. Born's recommendations. There is no scientific evidence to support his recommendations regarding homeopathic medications or alternative medicine. Many fraudulent practices scare the public with unsubstantiated claims to encourage unnecessary... more

A: Fat Herniation

By Trevor M. Born, MD - Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Dear Debhon, the sweliing looks like edema from the lymphatics around the eyes. This may have been present to some degree before your Restylane injection and can be made worse with trauma/injection to the area. I can not confirm without examining your eyes. it does not look to be in the area... more