Can Surgery Give Better Results Than Than Restylane

asked 9 months ago by miguel5723
Latest answer by Hannah Vargas, MD
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Tags: alternative, filler, options, surgery

i had restylane injected under the eyes but the results were not what i wanted can surgery give me better results than restylane?

6 answers to Can Surgery Give Better Results Than Than Restylane

Lower Eyelid Bags--Surgery verses Filler

This is a very common problem. The fat around the eyeball or globe starts pushing forward toward the eyelid and this is seen as a bag. Fillers placed just below the fat can camouflage this but it is a camouflage only. I agree, my best results happen with a lower eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) because we are addressing those fat pads. Sometime patients also have creapy skin and laser resurfacing is indicated. Sometimes the boney rim becomes more evident and needs... more

Hannah Vargas, MD
Kansas City Facial Plastic Surgeon

I had restylane injected under the eyes but the results were not what i wanted can surgery give me better results than restylane

Restylane is temporary and adds volume, so the lower eyelid surgery would decrease the fat bag volume something that no filler is capable of doing. I'd need to see photos of your eyes i order to make futher evaluation and comments.

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

Fat Grafting vs. restylane under eyes

A number of 'soft tissue fillers' are available for temporarily improving facial areas that have lost volume, are naturally thin or hollow, or have developed noticeable and bothersome lines and creases. The most popular fillers currently are hyaluronic acid products like Juvederm® and Restylane® If you are looking for a longer-lasting result than you are getting with Juvederm® or Restylane®, we have a much better solution for you: you own fat, currently... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

Injedctable fillers

Your question is unfair. How can we say one is better for you than the other when we do not know what you look like before and after the restylane & don't even know what you wanted the injection to do for you? My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Anatomy, volume, experience

These are the three things that are most important in achieving good results. The fact is that the anatomy of some patients will require surgery for optimum results. If you noticed some improvement with filler, you may just need more volume. Most important is the experience of the injector! You should never have filler done in that area unless the injector has done MANY surgeries in that area! When your only tool is a hammer, all the world looks like a nail - likewise if you go to an... more

J. Charles Finn, MD
Raleigh-Durham Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is likely that you have not received top notch Restylane service.

Miguel The reality is that for many individuals and for many lower eyelid situations, under eye Restylane represents that state of the art for correcting these issues. Properly done and with the necessary adjustments, this is simply a more flexible and powerful tool than surgery. Certainly there are individuals and given situations were surgery is better. Generally, Restylane is now a better choice than surgery. However, these treatments are challengeing and put... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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