Does Restylane Cause Puffiness in Hollow Tear Troughs?

asked 1 year ago by TrueSouthernBelle in Arkansas
Latest answer by Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH
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Tags: age 18-24, tear trough, hollow, puffy eyes

I have hollow tear troughs with thin skin but heard that fillers cause puffiness when injected into that area. My eyes don't have any bags now, I am only 22. Should I just except my hollow eyes? I'd prefer hollow to puffy any day.

11 answers to Does Restylane Cause Puffiness in Hollow Tear Troughs?

Restylane is one of the best fillers for under the eyes

Restylane is my favorite filler for the tear troughs. It shouldn't look puffy uf an expert injector with lots of experience treating this area treats you. Make sure you do your homework and only go to a specialist (dermatologist, plastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon) who also has lots of experience treating this very important area.

Lorrie Klein, MD
Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

Tear troughts and restylane

If you have prominent tear troughs, filler may be a great way to camouflage the depressed area. YOu will need to have a consultation first.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Restylane for prominent tear troughs

Restylane is a good option for filling prominent tear trough deformities. It can cause some puffiness but this is typically short lived. I would ask your physician to inject small amounts at a time and gradually add some additional product to avoid this problem. If it should occur, then it can be treated with hyaluronidase.

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

When Hollow Tear Troughs are treated with Restylane by an Inexperienced Injector Unflattering Puffiness may Result

Regarding: "Does Restylane Cause Puffiness in Hollow Tear Troughs? I have hollow tear troughs with thin skin but heard that fillers cause puffiness when injected into that area. My eyes don't have any bags now, I am only 22. Should I just except my hollow eyes? I'd prefer hollow to puffy any day." Restylane is a safe "volumizer". It will produce as "what you see is what you get" volume wherever it is placed by your injector. If placed in small... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Filler with Retylane for tear trough or lower eyelid hollowness

You might be a good candidate for treatmennt of the lower eyelid hollowness because you're not puffy. The experienced doctor you choose to see will put a small amount in the area but if it is too much for you then hyaluronidase can be injected to dissolve it, and you won't have to live with the volume.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

Restylane Cause Puffiness in Hollow Tear Troughs

As you can read Restylane can improve this issue very easily. Seek expert injections to discuss this therapy in person. Always ask for less injected so you can build it up in multiple sessions. From MIAMI DR. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Restylane is a great treatment for hollow tear troughs

If you have unwanted hollowness under your eyes, Restylane is the best treatment available. However, as mentioned by the other doctors, it is key to go to a cosmetic surgeon who is skilled and experienced with injections around the eyes. People tend to mistakenly think of Restylane as just a product rather than a treatment performed by the doctor. Another issue is that some time Restylane injections under the eyes can cause puffiness due to increased swelling... more

Marc Cohen, MD
Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeon

Restylane Should Not Cause Lower Lid Puffiness, Poor Injectors Will

Hi True S. Bell, It sounds as if you may benefit from a very small amount of Restylane in your lower lid hollow. If performed properly by an experienced, skilled physician, you should not experience puffiness. Make sure that you choose your injecting physician most carefully. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Given your age, you should do fabulous with undereye filler.

Dear True There is no substitute for an actual in person consultation. Generally 22 year olds don't need a lot of filler and have excellent skin integrity. This all helps to minimize the risk of puffiness. The key is finding an injector who does a lot of under eye treatment. Avoid injectors who are not comfortable working near the eyes. By the way, this type of treatment often provides benefit for close to 2 years.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Yes, at 22 you should consider accepting your natural eyes, which I'm sure are lovely.

True Southern Belle, I am concerned that at 22 you would be considering one of the highest risk areas for filler. You questioned whether you should rather try to accept your natural look, and not think about putting a filler in there at this age. I hope you will continue to consider your options and only act very slowly, and only after a great deal of serious research, and make sure if you do pursue any treatment with filler, you try it bit by bit. When under eye filler goes bad, it... more

Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon

www.ArtofDermatology.com

Restylane for Hollow Eyes

Hi TSB. When Restylane is injected with improper technique in the area mentioned (tear troughs under the eyes) it can certainly cause bags. This most often happens when the product is injected too superficially (close to the surface of the skin). Finding an experienced practitioner for this injection technique is important as if you read the injection forums on this site you will see that it is a delicate area that can be poorly done based on the technique or even the... more