Laser caused filler to reappear? (Photo)

Question

Hello there, I had done under eye filler a few years ago, yet wasn’t happy with the results and did multiple rounds of dissolver, but never felt confident with the results. I recently got a Halo Laser treatment, and now all of the filler is swollen and appears to be at the surface under my eyes. How should I proceed? More dissolving? Lower bleph? More laser to break it down?

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

It's not uncommon for patients to experience some degree of swelling after a laser treatment, such as the Halo Laser Treatment you recently underwent. This swelling could potentially make any remaining filler more apparent.However, it's also important to note that laser treatments do not typically cause fillers to "reappear" or swell. These treatments work on the skin's surface and do not penetrate deep enough to interact with fillers placed in the dermal layers.It's possible that some residual filler may still be present, despite the previous dissolving treatments, and additional dissolving may be necessary. However, this can only be determined after a thorough examination.In the meantime, please remember to keep the treated area clean, avoid excessive sun exposure, and apply a good moisturizer to alleviate any dryness or discomfort.

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