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
Thank you for your question. The duration of a dermal filler depends on how much product was used along with area treated. Results will last anywhere between 6-12 months depending on area with lips being shortest. For more information, please get in person consultation with a board-certified...
Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photograph. It is not unusual to have asymmetric swelling following injection of fillers in the lips. Things will calm down in a few days. Cold compresses and Arnica might help. Good luck,
I ask my patients to wait at least 2 weeks before making any conclusions about the appearance of the area being treated. The reason for this is because there will be swelling and it takes at least 2 weeks for the swelling to resolve. Once the swelling is resolved we are able to determine...