Restylane in tear trough; how do I fix the puffiness and blue color? 7 wks post op. (photos)

April 25, 2018
Asked By:Giailly in Austin, TX

Hello! I refuse to believe the puffiness and blue/purple under my eyes after tear trough filler is still swelling after nearly 7 weeks. It’s worse in the AM. I’ve had this done MANY times in the past (photos attached). It never looked as it does now. Per my before photos and past post filler photos, this filler made me look worse—a lot worse. I’m depressed over it. What happened? How can I fix it? Can I go to a different doctor for Hylenex? I don’t trust the original injector. TIA!

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April 27, 2018

Answer: Persistent "puffiness" after tear trough filler injection

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 27, 2018

Answer: Persistent "puffiness" after tear trough filler injection

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May 3, 2018

Answer: Visit a board-certified core aesthetic physican to help with complications or bad outcomes

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May 3, 2018

Answer: Visit a board-certified core aesthetic physican to help with complications or bad outcomes

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April 27, 2018

Answer: Unhappy with Under Eyes After Filler

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April 27, 2018

Answer: Unhappy with Under Eyes After Filler

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May 23, 2018

Answer: It is honestly hard to see what is going on in these photos.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answer: It is honestly hard to see what is going on in these photos.

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