It started with a gnat bite on my forehead and 48 hrs later I wake up with my eye almost swollen shut. This has happened 7-8 times in the last 3 months and never before. Yesterday I woke up and my left eye swollen and hard underneath, slightly red and blue-ish. Is it possible my body is reacting to the filler? Do you think the hyaluronidase would work for me in this situation? Obviously something is not right, I have gone on a round of antibiotics which have not helped. I just want the filler gone!
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Hi Sarah 1988k!Thanks for this question. I believe others may have a similar confusion. HA or hyaluronic acid is a long molecule of sugar and amino acid subunits made in the human body and in particular, produced in the dermis of the skin to maintain hydration, structure and sponginess due...
Hi @Sapphires44256! It is unlikely that a patient would permanently scar in the area where the needle enters your skin--the needle is very small. You can ask your injector to use a cannula to help decrease the chances of bruising. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!