Restylane side effects on under eye area

I have very fair skin and hollow ridges under my eyes that I was born with. I'm researching treatment, and became interested in Restylane, but it is so expensive for something that only lasts 6 months to 2 years. Can I get permanent pigmentation under the eyes from a bruising at the time of injection? If you can, how is it treated? How often do lumps occur, and are they visible? Any better options?

4 answers to “Restylane side effects on under eye area”

A: Open fat grafting and arcus release for hollow eye circles in thin skin

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

I have seen patients with permanent discoloration and lumps following filler injections under eyes. Since you have thin skin you are especially prone to complications of fillers under your eyes. The staining caused by bruising is usually permanent and cannot be removed. See before and after pictures of... more

A: Restylane for under eyes

Brent Moelleken, MD
By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

All fillers can cause chronic swelling reactions around the eyes.  All experienced injectors know this.  While the incidence is low, it is not zero, even in the best of hands.  Experienced injectors are prepared if necessary to recommend hyaluronidase.  Some fillers are better... more

A: The key is finding an experience injector.

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

 Dear Mothers Glow My father taught me that when the butcher tells you that the meat is bad, you should listen.  If a doctor tells you that a treatment is a problem, it generally means that it is a problem in their hands.  Translation, don't have service with them for that issue and don't make... more

A: Be careful with fillers under the eyes

S. Randolph Waldman, MD
By S. Randolph Waldman, MD - Lexington Facial Plastic Surgeon

There is no question that fillers under the eyes can result in the problems that you mentioned as well as prolonged swelling and edema (months!).  We very rarely advise fillers in this area and if we do we insist on a very conservative treatment with only partial correction of the problem.  You must... more

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