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Restylane for Tear Ducts. On the fence as to whether it's worth it.

UPDATED FROM Sommarlov14
10 days post

Still not settled yet

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Sommarlov14
WORTH IT$500
I am unsure how I'm feeling about the treatment right now. Under my left eye there is some lumpiness and when I wake up in the morning I still look tired under the eyes but in a weird way. When I catch my reflection it looks so strange under my left eye... like I have been punched or walked into something :( It's not super noticeable but it's making the asymmetry between my left and right side even more noticeable :( Going for a check up next Tuesday. Hope he doesn't have to do any major corrections or any corrections really.. I have a BA scheduled for Thursday next week and don't want my body to overstress. Just want the great results already.

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June 27, 2014
I am glad you love the results, unfortunately, I am one of the horror stories. I had a horrible infection and now have a granuloma that can't be dissolved and am still on antibiotics after 6 weeks. I will need surgery to get this out and my doctor had no idea what to do so I was left on my own, a Beverly Hills board certified plastic surgeon. I had Restylane and Voluma but I think every doctor should have specific training for injecting any fillers in the tear trough area since it is very unforgiving if something goes wrong. The companies are selling these fillers under the guise that if something goes wrong, all you have to do is dissolve it. It is not as simple as that and have lived through this nightmare which is far from over. Be careful, symptoms can occur months later. There should be an FDA warning that injecting anyting into the tear trough area has increased risks.
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June 27, 2014
I'm sorry to hear your story :( I had my check up today and to be honest, i'm not as happy as i was in the beginning. There is some mild lumpiness under one eye, that I've been told i have to massage out.. hmm. I knew that Restylane under the eye was risky anyway, but even though the results are no where as bad as yours sound, I don't think I'd pay good money again for this treatment.
July 28, 2014
wow it's crazy how much bigger and awake your eyes looks in the second picture! What is Restylane skinbooster and how is it different from regular filler?
UPDATED FROM Sommarlov14
3 days post

Some pics

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Can see a slight improvement

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June 9, 2014
Hi there, the swelling is normal for the first wee while. The first few weeks after I had had my treatment, I was aware of slight swelling on and off but after a month or so it had settled well and I am so delighted with my results! You can see my review and photos if you are interested.
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June 15, 2014
Thanks! I checked out your profile and your results are really great! I still have some lumpiness, especially under my left eye. Hoping it will go away soon
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June 15, 2014
I hope so too. I think in some cases it can take a bit longer to settle, otherwise your practitioner may be able to correct it for you. Keep us posted!
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June 15, 2014
PS I had to go back a 2nd time to get a bit more filler just to complete the treatment, and I am so glad I did as it worked fantastically.
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June 15, 2014
That's great it worked out well after the correction :) I had my appointment booked for lunch time now for the check up and now regretting the choice in case he needs to add more filler. Last time I had two big red spots after the treatment. Well, we'll see! :) Are you happy with the filler in the cheeks? I'm thinking of getting the restylane skin booster to increase the collagen - I have mild acne scarring and it would be nice to get it filled out.
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June 15, 2014
Absolutely love the filler in the cheeks. I hope your appointment goes ok. I know what you mean about the spots but at least if it corrects what you are unhappy about, it will be worth it. :)
UPDATED FROM Sommarlov14
3 days post

Day 3 a bit puffy

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Today's the 3rd day, feeling a bit puffy and slightly bruised under my left eye. Nothing that makeup won't cover, which I'm happy about. Luckily it's still the weekend, think it should be a bit better for work tomorrow. I can't wait until a full week has passed so I can see the results!

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