Lower eyelid hollowing can be treated successfully with fillers such as juvederm or restylane. In terms of down time, you may see a little bruising that should go away within a few days. It certainly can be covered up with makeup. As for crow's feet, Botox is great.
Recovery time from swelling and bruising from Juvederm or Restylane?
I'm looking to do either Juvederm or Restylane injections for my under-eye bags to smooth out the hollows and puffiness.
How long should I "hibernate" due to swelling and bruising? Is it a couple days or a week that you look beat up? Also, does Botox work for crow's feet or is it too risky of freezing your smile lines?
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8 answers to “Recovery time from swelling and...”A: Restylane is best for under eyes.
Hi! Injecting fillers into the under eye hollows has to be done just right. In Manhattan, we use Restylane in this area, because it is the most forgiving filler, and it lasts up to a year. Most people look fine after a couple of days, but bruising can occasionally last for a week. Botox is great for... more
A: You shouldn't have much swelling or bruising if it is done correctly and you aren't on aspirin, etc
If you go to someone who is good at this, you probably won't have much swelling or bruising, but anything can happen, even with good surgeons. In our office, the instance of bruising is probably about 10% and it can easily be covered. If it does happen, you will have it for about 2 weeks, so it's... more
A: Facial Filler Recovery Time
Hi Miss, I recommend using only Restylane to treat lower eye lid hollows. Botox is great for treating your crow's feet. You should stop taking any medications, vitamins, or supplements for about 7 to 10 days prior to your injection treatments to minimize bruising. I suggest that patients give... more
A: Botox for Crow's feet, Restylane for the tear troughs
Borox is wonderful to soften the crow's feet, and if done properly, will leave you a very natural result. I prefer Restylane for the tear troughs, and this area tends to have a higher risk of bruising or swelling compared to other areas of the face, so I recommend a few days off just to be safe... more
A: Botox is great for crow's feet
First of all, Botox is great for crow's feet around the eyes. It opens up the lateral eye area and smooths out the wrinkles. Dermal filler injections around the eyes are tricky and should only be done by an experienced injector. Whether you have Juvederm or Restylane does not really... more
A: Fillers in Infraorbital Area
This is an area where I think caution is needed. I have all but abandoned use of fillers in this area because of a tendency in some for prolonged swelling. Certainly you need to allow anywhere from one to two weeks for bruising although there are patients who will not need this long. It is... more
A: Bruising from Juvederm or Restylane
None to mild. If you follow certain precautions and your surgeon is meticulous you should have no bruising at all or very mild bruising. I cannot help you finding the right doctor but below are the instructions I give to my patients before injections. This seems to help. Disclaimer: These instructions are not... more
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