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So was not worth it - Under Eye Filler - New York, NY

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Not sure what to think. Went to fill in the tear...

geulah
$1,600
Not sure what to think. Went to fill in the tear trough ares and slight bags under my eyes after Botox injection in the crow feet area. Right after procedure it looked good although somewhat bruised. Had some pressure pain and moderate bruising that's still not gone after a week. What I see is puffiness under my eyes and I still look very tired though in a different way. I had some wrinkles under my eyes where skin hollowed out but now that area was filled in I still have wrinkles. It looks weirded when I smile, u could see where the filler has been placed. Aestitian told me it would settle down after another week or two but I'm starting to think this is it. I have a visible bump in the inner corner of my right eye from day one. Can it be massaged out? Before the whole thing settles? I feel the whole filler is moving south and I still have bags under my eyes and dark circles. Plus I see ridges under my skin. It's uneven. I'm afraid to have it dissolved unless it looks like total disaster. Can it get worse after a week? The doctors office is very busy and staff not available. Should I even go? I feel like they would not be helpful and brush me off as they did over the phone.

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December 15, 2013
It usually does not get worse, but it does not get better either for a long time. From personal experience I would recommend against getting it dissolved unless you absolutely cannot live with it. For me, dissolving it made it worse and caused another set of issues. Your body will rehab sorb it more evenly.
December 15, 2013
Thank you for your reply. What issues did u encount? I just moved from not sure to the disaster mode. After 9 days my upper eyelids blew up Andy eyes are not opening all the way from all the fluids. I feel pressure in my left eye that does not go away. My friend the pharmacist told me it may be due to delayed allergic reaction to hyalouronic acid. It gets somewhat better when I get up but my eyes blow up when I go to sleep. Now I feel the fluids build up int forehead and lower eyelids. I'm thinking maybe the filler moved down and pressing on structures that drain the fluid out of the eyes. Going to emergency room is an option otherwise I have to wait till Monday to go back to the original injector MD. He is very busy and unavailable. Really hope he will make time for me.
December 16, 2013

I'm sorry you aren't having the results you wanted, that is so frustrating.  I found this, it might be helpful:

Bags and Bumps After Restylane Under Eyes

July 17, 2016
HELLO, HOW ARE YOU DOING TODAY? I AM IN YOUR SAME SITUATION, I STILL DON´T KNOW IF I SHOULD DISSOLVE IT WITH HYALLORUNIDASE OR WAIT? CAN YOU POST A NEW PHOTO OF HOW YOUR UNDER EYES LOOK TODAY?
June 20, 2017
Id walk myself in there and show them it's your face!
July 23, 2018
no stay away.
UPDATED FROM geulah
11 days post

So was not worth it

geulah
Went to a reputable doctor to fill in mild under eye bags. Received radiesse in the cheek area and restylane under eyes and in tear trough. Had a moderate swelling and bruising for about 5-6 days and when swelling went down my under eye bags reappeared... Both in the trough area and under eye... I think the filler started to move south. Since it takes few weeks for fillers to settle down I was just praying for it not to get worse so at least I wouldn't end up worse then when I started. Haha, then, on day 9 my upper eyelids blew up and I couldn't even open my eyes all the way. I had a constant pressure in my left eye that was causing a headache. I won't write how much I was freaking out and thinking should I go to emergency room. I called the doctors office and left an emergency message and thank god he called me back pretty fast ( this was Sunday and his office closed). He said it's a " second flow" and it should resolve in a few days.
My friend who is a pharmacist sent me a study on Restylane that says delayed allergic reaction occurred to a small percentage of patients and I guess I'm one of them. I had filler injections in different areas twice before and had very mild to no symptoms at all. Appearantly, this allergic reaction can happen at any time. I'm home today, will miss at least 1-2 days of work and at the end all I'm hoping for is not to turn out worse then before the fillers. Please god, let me get back to normal.

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December 19, 2013
Sorry to hear that. I just had mine done a few days ago and they feel puffy and lumpy. How is your's looking now?
December 19, 2013
Puffy is totally ok for a few days. At least 5-7. So that's ok. I'm on day 14 and the swelling is going down. Also talking to my doctor calmed me down. I dont really see lumps any more. I just think the filler shifted down and I'm back to having eye bags. I just pray that it doesn't look worse then before. Plus I have a needle track in my right inner eye but no lumps. I think few days is too early to see anything. Stay strong and I hope you have beautiful results.
December 23, 2014
How are you doing now. I've been sad myself for over 2 years now. After a family loss, I lost weight and volume on my face and need tear troughs fillers and mid face fillers but I've been scared myself to do fillers. Im scare if something might go wrong and dont want to fall into depression.
UPDATED FROM geulah
11 months post

1 year later

geulah
After 1 year: this procedure was definitely not worth it. My trough area was not filled, I have a needle track on the right side making it more prominent. Doc overfilled the area and now I have more prominent and defined bags under my eyes. It gets worse every few months and my upper eyelids puff up when I'm tired. So I end up with bags under and over my eyes.
I had picked a reputable doctor on this site with 5 star reviews who goes on tv programs and all.
I'm a single woman in late 30's and this has definitely put me in a depressed mood. I'm feeling like crying as write this.
Overall I've spent 3000$ ( tried to fix the ares by filling nearby sections as doctor suggested but he didn't do enough) and ended up looking 5 years older and not 5 younger as I hoped.
Doctor was not pleased with me when I mentioned that things got worse. Gave me few suggestions that didn't make sense and wasn't too nice to me. It was clear he wanted me out of his office.
As I said, things get progressively worse every few months.

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November 11, 2014
So sorry to hear that you are not happy with this procedure. Could you let us know who did the work? It would be very helpful. Have you tried to see an oculoplastic surgeon? They are most specialized in this area. Let us know if you need a link.
November 12, 2014
He is an oculoplastic surgeon.
November 12, 2014
Could you please post dr.'s name? You will help a lot of people who may be considering a procedure with him. Thanks!
November 12, 2014
Are you unwilling to post the name of your doctor? If you do you will help a lot of people who may be considering a procedure with him.
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November 12, 2014
Did you ever have him use a dissolving solution hyaluronidase for the restylane? Why was he is unpleasant toward you?? You're the one suffering side effects and bad results from his actions. I hope you can resolve the problem with a new injector. Prayers.
November 12, 2014
I heard stories when that didn't go well and people ended up with caved in parts. After this bad experience I was and am afraid of things getting worse. Doctor was unpleasant because he obviously didn't want to hear that it didn't come out well and quickly lost his interest and patience with me. Just shows what kind of doctor he is.
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November 12, 2014
I Wanted this done but after reading a lot reviews on here,I put it ff and will do fat transfer. Too bad he showed his true colors. what are you going to do now?
November 14, 2014
I considered fat injections as well. I'm doing what I should have done before- cold masks and caffeine roller. It makes a little difference.
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November 14, 2014
I hear that hemorrhoid cream helps,o figure :0) I have to to do lipo in order to do fat injections,UGH! I have read so many unhappy results on abs with smart-lipo or nay type of lipo. I feel many doctor's are just not as good as they used to be. So,not sure when i will do this if i do it. The saying is don't fix it if it ain't broke and that is so true. I went in to fix a simple tooth and the doctor couldn't do that right. Even after i hour he 's already blind with glasses at 60,time to retire!! I have to go into today to redo it again til he gets it right!!! So,i better take heed and leave my face alone and body.
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November 14, 2014
Go figure to not to to 1 hour HATE TYPOS! lol
November 14, 2014
is it Dr. Eviatar???
June 19, 2017
https://www.realself.com/review/new-york-ny-eye-bags-treatment-turned-monster#

yes she says so here
November 14, 2014
It sounds like Dr. Eviatar
November 14, 2014
I considered it but Im still hesitant. If u private message me, I'll let u know.