I’m 42, and wanted to look less old and tired so I decided to have Restylane done in my eye troughs 7 days ago. Beyond the bruising, there’s bumps, and part of inner eye or sinus area is swollen too! Is this normal? Did the filler go to the wrong place on my left eye? A cannula needle was used to help prevent bruising, but clearly something happened. Plus my plastic surgeon is out of the country so I can’t get in to see them. What’s next? Time, dissolved, laser, more fill? Help!
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I'm sorry to hear of the issues you are having. It is difficult to determine possible causes without an examination. You can elect to have the filler dissolved by returning to your injector for hyaluronidase.
Bruising and swelling should resolve after a week or two after treatment, though it can last longer for some. Using arnica cream may help bruising improve more quickly. Gentle massage of the area may help smooth the contour. As you have other concerns I encourage you to return to your...
Bruising and swelling can occur with Restylane injections. Avoid strenuous exercise for at least 24 hours and keep your head elevated. You may want to use Arnica and Bromelain to help symptoms resolve more quickly. If after two weeks you still have concerns you can consider having it dissolved.
