Eyelid Surgery: Stories

Great idea! Thanks so much for all of your replies!

I can see that your situation has been going on for a long time and you are probably sick of it! If you don't have time to go in to see your doctor, why not just telephone the office and ask what the filler was? Just a thought...

As per my previous post - if the filler was a hyaluronic acid filler (juvederm / restylane) then it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase (branded hydase or vitrase) but BE CAREFUL. If it was Radiesse or Sculptra then I don't think anything will get rid of it but time. As to how long to wait - anybody's guess. It depends on how your own body metabolizes the product (and which product it actually is). As I understand it, filler in tear troughs lasts the longest because of the lack of muscle movement in that area. For some people it can last 12 to 18 months!

Still haven't gone back. How long does it take filler to dissolve by itself? I looked great after the surgery, but then two little "globules of migrating fat" from the upper lid leaked down and created distinct bumps on the outside section of the lower lid. The doctor removed them surgically and then "took in a stitch" so my lower lids wouldn't droop open. Now my lids look unnatural as eyelashes don't grow where the stitch was taken up...and then he put in filler, which has given me bags under my eyes again. I had the surgery to get rid of the bags, and now not a day goes by that someone doesn't comment that I look exhausted - because of the lower eyelid swelling. I had the original surgery in Dec. 2007, and the two lumps removed in Feb. 2008, and the filler put in about 4 months ago while getting filler for beside my mouth. He said, "Well, I've got some left over, let's just put it under your eyes so you don't develop hollows."

Did you find out which filler was used?

Hi Pearl1 - if it was Juvederm or Restylane then it can be dissolved with hylauronidase. However, word of warning about hyaluronidase - some people have a hypersensitivity reaction to it. See my review and others. Your eyes could look worse! Make sure they do a test on your arm before you let them put it under your eyes. Have the shot in your arm then see what happens for a few days. If it comes up in a lump etc then maybe it would be better just to wait for the filler to dissolve. Also, it is very important that the person administering the hyaluronidase knows the product and knows what they are doing. Hyaluronidase dissolves hyaluronic acid fillers (Juvederm/Restylane) but a large component of your own tissue is also hyaluronic acid. You want to make sure that the injector uses the dilutes the product and administers a little at a time only where the filler is. If you are not satisfied with the result, then go back and have a little more hyaluronidase injected after two weeks or so. Take it slowly. Let your body heal in between. Hyaluronidase in the wrong hands can be a horror! Let us know how you go. Cheers

Thanks...I don't know what filler was used, but I guess I'll go back and find out and tell him to take it out. I feel relieved because I thought nothing could be done!