Juvederm under eyes after Rhinoplasty?

I had Rhinoplasty a week ago and right now there is minor swelling under my eyes, as well as minor bruising that is yellowish in color. I wanted to get my under eyes injected with Juvederm as well as cheekbone enhancements, but will it be dangerous to get those done 2 weeks after Rhinoplasty? When is it safe?

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12 answers to “Juvederm under eyes after Rhinoplasty?”

A: Juvederm after rhinoplasty

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

I would recommend waiting at least 6 weeks or al least until the bruising and swelling is gone.  This will allow the surgeon injecting the Juvederm to assess your skin without added swelling from the rhinoplasty.  Also, it may reduce your risk of infection by waiting.  Good luck!

A: Wait 3 months after Rhinoplasty for Juvederm under eyes

Elan B. Singer, MD

Juvederm under the eyes is a great way to treat that deep crease that people get in that area ("tear trough"). However, due to your swelling in the area, now is definitely not the time to have another procedure. Wait a good 3 months after your rhinoplasty before you proceed with another treatment... more

A: Juvederm under eyes soon after Rhinoplasty can cause permanent discoloration

Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Nothing should be injected around the eyes so soon after Rhinoplasty--the bones have been cut very near the lower eye area and healing will take several months. To inject now when bleeding has occurred in this area substanially increases your risk of permanent discoloration-a problem which can occur woithout... more

A: Wait for 3 - 6 months after surgery

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD

 You are experining normal post operative swelling.  Now is definately not the time to be using juvederm in the lower eyelid or tear trough zone.  Let your swelling subside over the next 3 - 6 months then decide if juvederm is the appropriate treatment for your problem.  It is very likely... more

A: Wait at least 2 months.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! The anatomy is distorted by swelling following your rhinoplasty, and you would not get the ideal contour from filler injections.  Wait until the swelling is down; 2 months should be enough. Also, in New York we use Restylane under the eyes.  This is a tricky area, and you want the most forgiving... more

A: Juvederm under eyes after Rhinoplasty?

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Flimsy, Wait a few more weeks for your nasal swelling to diminish before treating yourself with filler to your lower eye lid hollows.  I would strongly recommend having only Restylane in the delicate eye lid hollow area as occasionally Juvederm has a "mind of it's own" and can... more

A: Don't do Juvederm under eyes yet

John Diaz, MD

You should not have anything injected under your eyes until all of the swelling and bruising from the rhinoplasty resolves. The swelling will obscure the area and make it difficult for injection. You will increase the chances of getting a bad result from the injection if you do it now. Wait until the swelling... more

A: Wait for all the swelling to go away

David Shafer, MD

 It is imperative that you wait for all the swelling to go away and the tissues to settle before attempting any injections.  If you had injections now, in a few weeks when all the swelling is gone, it will be like the tide going out and revealing all the rocks below.  Good luck.

A: Avoid a moving target

Robert W. Kessler, MD

The role of the filler is to create an aesthetic contour. Swelling in the area alters the contours and a beautiful correction now will most likely reveal contour irregularities when the swelling resolves.Swelling which is obvious to you and your friends last 2 weeks. Surgical swelling in Rhinoplasty persists... more

A: Juvederm and facial fillers after rhinoplasty

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Rhinoplasty procedures will cause persistent swelling and bruising for several weeks to months. Although Juvederm is safe to use at the two week interval, it is best to wait until more of the swelling and bruising subsides. This should happen at the 4 week or 6 week point. 

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