Can Restylyne Migrate Into The Eyes? They're Burning And Swollen.

asked 1 year ago by petunia2 in Houston, TX
Latest answer by Alan Engler, MD
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Tags: eyes, 3 days post-op, burning, migration

Two days ago I had restylyne injected into the hollowed area under my eyes, and a few hours later my eyes were burning terribly. This pain lasted all night and as of today my eyes are still swollen and burning. Could the restylyne have migrated into my eyes? Is this dangerous? The person that injected the restylyne is a nurse injector and feigned ignorance on the matter, blaming it on allergies. I don't know if I need to see a doctor, dermatologist, etc. or if this will just subside.

7 answers to Can Restylyne Migrate Into The Eyes? They're Burning And Swollen.

Restylane - Can Restylyne Migrate Into The Eyes? They're Burning And Swollen.

You need to be seen by an ophthalmologist right away. There are many possible side-effects and consequences, both intended and unintended, of injections, whether neurotoxins or fillers. Most, fortunately, are relatively benign. Some, unfortunately, are not. This degree of discomfort is unusual in my experience, and the fact that it's affecting your eyes is worrisome. It's not necessarily associate with permanent problems, but I wouldn't want to take it... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Fort Lauderdale Restylane for Tear Troughs

This is a very challenging area to correct & even mores to predict the outcome pretreatment. Penetration of the orbital septum is cautioned almost every year at the American Academy of Dermatology. Small volumes behind the septum can cause inflammation. Given her lack of qualifications as a nurse you have to consider less frequent errors.

Will Richardson, MD
Fort Lauderdale Dermatologic Surgeon

Please see an ophthalmologist.

I have one of the largest practices of filling in the lower eyelid hollows in the country. I have treated thousands of individuals for their lower eyelid hollows with Restylane. None of them has experienced burning and swelling of the eyes. It is impossible to know what your "nurse injector" did not did not do to cause the situations. I would recommend that you report her to your state medical board as she is practicing medicine. My first thought is... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Swelling/Burning to Eyes after Restylane

As most of the panel members suggested, anything is possible. However, it would seem plausible that you are having an allergic reaction whether or not it is related to the product used, topical numbing cream, or from something unrelated to your treatment. Regardless, it should not be assumed that your injector is withholding information as her feedback seems plausible. Hopefully, she referred you to f/u with your primary care physician. On a side note: one... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Eyes and ears burning after Restylane to lower eyelids

This sounds like an allergic reaction to something in the Restylane injection. You should contact the MD that did your injections for further evaluation and treatment.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Eyes burning following restylane

I have injected over 25 thousand patients with restylane and have never heard of this occuring. I would want to know if topical numbing was used and which one and what exactly was injected. I have never heard or seen any kind of allergic reaction to hyaluronic acid. some pics would help. I am in dallas and would be happy to take a look. Until then, I would see Dr. Farah Shaw in Bellaire. Best, Peter Malouf

Peter Malouf, DO
Dallas Dermatologist

mytotalskincare.com

I doubt Restylane would cause eyes to burn.

I doubt Restylane would cause eyes to burn especially if both eyes are burning. This time of the year, it would be more likely to be allergic conjunctivitis. If in doubt, check with an eye doctor.

Mark Taylor, MD
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

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