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If I keep massaging my tear trough filler will the crease go away that has appeared underneath? 2 weeks post op. (photo)

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Samantha EamesNov 1, 2017

I had tear trough filler and it’s been two weeks but has created a line underneath the filler on both sides. The injector said massage it, however is it a mistake ? Or will it go away? It’s hard to see in the photo under lights it’s very obvious especially with no makeup

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO

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Thank you for sharing your question. If the device physically pushes on the treated area, then it could disperse the filler. If there is just a sound wave, then it is not likely to effect the results.Good luck,

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Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photograph. The bumps might improve over the next couple of weeks. Massaging them will help hasten dispersion of the product. If you are not satisfied with the results after a few weeks, have your doctor dissolve the product and reinject 2...

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Hi @Iruinedmyowneyes! I recommend dissolving the product with Hyaluronidase. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

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