SaMoYogaGirl

Wrinkles and Discoloration - Beverly Hills, CA

The crepeyness is different than regular wrinkles. And there is discoloration under both eyes where the black and blue marks were.All that being said, the tear troughs are not as deep as they were so I think there is still Restylane in there. Also, occasionally I will awaken with little pillows of puffiness under one or both eyes--I think this, too, is the Restylane. that puffiness will resolve itself during the day.

The discoloration is slight and I am able to cover it with makeup. The bigger problem to me is the saggy, thinner skin and wrinkles caused by the after effects of the Restylane, most definite when I smile.

Be aware that you could end up with permanent discoloration from the injections/bruising. I had a shiner after my first round with no lasting effects. I was thrilled with my results, which lasted much longer than anticipated--about 1-1/2 years. The second round of injections caused a second shiner--in the other eye--which has left a large permanent discoloration. It has been almost 5 years since my last batch. There is still some Restylane remaining in my tear troughs but the skin under my eyes looks very crepe-like when I smile. More Restylane would help but I'm afraid of more discoloration and worse wrinkles down the road.