Should I get restylane in tear troughs if traveling abroad in 3 weeks?

I'm leaving the country in three weeks (I'll be gone for six weeks)and I'm considering getting restylane injected in the tear trough area. I've found a really experienced doctor who has done many injections in this area. I'm worried about the potential bruising and/or other side effects.

My under eye area is darker and appears more vascular. What are my chances of getting bruising that lasts more than 2-3 weeks? I took an aleve a week ago. Has enough time passed to get over the antiplatelet effects of aleve? I don't want my trip to be ruined by adverse reactions.

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A: Restylane and bruising

By Ronald Shelton, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

There is always a chance for an adverse reaction including a lump that needs correction. But, it is ample time to be off the medication without worrying about bruising from its antiplatelet effect. If you do bruise from the injection itself, it should be gone in two weeks to three maximum. Some... more

A: You will probably be fine

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

You mention a few reasons why you might have more risk of bruising but even so you should be fine by three weeks, maybe needing a little cover-up if anything.

A: That should be enough time for it to be healed

By Joel Schlessinger, MD - Omaha Dermatologist

As long as your injector is experienced, you should do just fine with this. The tear troughs are the most challenging area of all and it is good that you have been off of Aleve. Just remember not to take even one prior to the procedure and certainly avoid any aspirin as well (not even a baby... more

A: Restylane in tear troughs: We do this all the time.

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

Dear JD I see a number of patients who fly into Los Angeles from all over the world to have Restylane treatment for the under eye circles. They do great. It is possible to travel the same day of the treatment. It is nice to have a window of time before social engagements just in case... more

A: Restylane In Tear Troughs

By J. Darrell Steele, M.D. - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Three weeks should be enough time to heal even if you have some bruising after the injections. Most women can cover the redness and bruising after tear trough injections with cosmetics, remember that green based makeup covers redness the best. Having said that I find that all patients do have some... more

A: Restylane injection will be ok

By Kamran Khoobehi, MD - New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Please discuss your concerns with your doctor. Bruising will be gone in a week . The effect of the aleve is gone in 24 hr unlike aspirin that will last 2 weeks.