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I had Restylane injected below the eyes and I've noticed a blue vein. Is this normal? Will it eventually disappear? (Photo)

Restylane injections under the eyes a month ago Bluish vein noticeable under left eye which was not visible before.

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Blue vein following Restylane injection?

June 19th, 2016
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Thank you for sharing your question. The cause of your problem is not clear from the photograph. There could be several causes. See an eyelid specialist in person for detailed evaluation. 
Good luck,

Web reference: http://www.CosmeticEyelids.com

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO
June 19th, 2016

Blue vein following Restylane injection?

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Thank you for sharing your question. The cause of your problem is not clear from the photograph. There could be several causes. See an eyelid specialist in person for detailed evaluation. 
Good luck,

Learn more: http://www.CosmeticEyelids.com

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO

Increased prominence of veins after filler injections

April 18th, 2016
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It is unlikely that the filler itself has any effect on the prominence of the vessel.  Sometimes with temporary swelling vessels can become more prominent but this typically resolves quickly.  There are times when patients pay more attention to an area after it undergo some type of treatment and notice changes which were present prior to injection but just were not appreciated.  In the event that you would like the blue vein treated, laser treatments are typically highly successful in accomplishing this.  I recommend consultation with a physician who has substantial expertise in both use of fillers around the eyes as well as laser treatment of unwanted blue vessels.
Brian Biesman, MD

Brian Biesman, MD
Nashville Oculoplastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 41 reviews

April 18th, 2016

Increased prominence of veins after filler injections

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It is unlikely that the filler itself has any effect on the prominence of the vessel.  Sometimes with temporary swelling vessels can become more prominent but this typically resolves quickly.  There are times when patients pay more attention to an area after it undergo some type of treatment and notice changes which were present prior to injection but just were not appreciated.  In the event that you would like the blue vein treated, laser treatments are typically highly successful in accomplishing this.  I recommend consultation with a physician who has substantial expertise in both use of fillers around the eyes as well as laser treatment of unwanted blue vessels.
Brian Biesman, MD

Brian Biesman, MD
Nashville Oculoplastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 41 reviews

Blue Veins on Face after restylane

April 12th, 2016
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this can happen as the veins swell after the filler is injected.  you can remove the filler or treat the vein.  Best, Dr. Emer.
Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

April 12th, 2016

Blue Veins on Face after restylane

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this can happen as the veins swell after the filler is injected.  you can remove the filler or treat the vein.  Best, Dr. Emer.
Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

Blue from Restylane

April 12th, 2016
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It is possible that the product made the vein look for prominent or the Restylane's bluish hue made the area look more blue.  I would return to your treating physician for examination.  Best, Dr. Green

Web reference: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/restylane

Michele S. Green, MD
April 12th, 2016

Blue from Restylane

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It is possible that the product made the vein look for prominent or the Restylane's bluish hue made the area look more blue.  I would return to your treating physician for examination.  Best, Dr. Green

Learn more: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/restylane

Michele S. Green, MD

Blue vein under eye

April 11th, 2016
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If it is a vein, it could possibly be treated with YAG laser by a laser expert.  If it became more prominent after your filler injection, it could be that the filler is compressing the vein, causing it to bulge more.  I would suggest that you see an experienced cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
Regards,
Dr. Ort
Richard Ort, MD

Richard Ort, MD
Lone Tree Dermatologic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 27 reviews

April 11th, 2016

Blue vein under eye

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If it is a vein, it could possibly be treated with YAG laser by a laser expert.  If it became more prominent after your filler injection, it could be that the filler is compressing the vein, causing it to bulge more.  I would suggest that you see an experienced cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
Regards,
Dr. Ort
Richard Ort, MD

Richard Ort, MD
Lone Tree Dermatologic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 27 reviews

Blue vein after Restylane

April 11th, 2016
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If it is a vein it has always when there. if it is just blue color it could be the restylane and that will disappear over a few weeks.  talk with your doctor to see what is going on
Melvin Elson, MD
April 11th, 2016

Blue vein after Restylane

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If it is a vein it has always when there. if it is just blue color it could be the restylane and that will disappear over a few weeks.  talk with your doctor to see what is going on
Melvin Elson, MD

I had Restylane injected below the eyes and I've noticed a blue vein. Is this normal? Will it eventually disappear?

April 11th, 2016
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The blue color may be the Restylane. If it is a vein, that can be treated. Discuss with your physician. 
Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS
April 11th, 2016

I had Restylane injected below the eyes and I've noticed a blue vein. Is this normal? Will it eventually disappear?

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The blue color may be the Restylane. If it is a vein, that can be treated. Discuss with your physician. 
Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS

I had Restylane injected below the eyes and I've noticed a blue vein. Is this normal? Will it eventually disappear?

April 10th, 2016
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Hello Laura020,

The resolution that is showing up of your photo isn't high enough on my monitor to clearly see a vein.  There are a few reasons why you might notice something blue in the area of injection.  One of them is something called the Tyndall effect.  This happens when the filler is injected too superficially.  This would be represented by a blue line in the area of your injection.  If what you have truly is a vein, it is possible that the filler compressed an area where veins had been draining, causing others to back up and become more noticeable.  In either scenario, the condition would improve with time.  If you absolutely hate it you could also have an injection that dissolves the filler.

I would recommend you follow up with your injector to help determine what is causing your problem.  

I hope this helps and good luck.  

Web reference: http://www.DrGuyFacialPlastics.com/fillers

William Marshall Guy, MD
April 10th, 2016

I had Restylane injected below the eyes and I've noticed a blue vein. Is this normal? Will it eventually disappear?

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Hello Laura020,

The resolution that is showing up of your photo isn't high enough on my monitor to clearly see a vein.  There are a few reasons why you might notice something blue in the area of injection.  One of them is something called the Tyndall effect.  This happens when the filler is injected too superficially.  This would be represented by a blue line in the area of your injection.  If what you have truly is a vein, it is possible that the filler compressed an area where veins had been draining, causing others to back up and become more noticeable.  In either scenario, the condition would improve with time.  If you absolutely hate it you could also have an injection that dissolves the filler.

I would recommend you follow up with your injector to help determine what is causing your problem.  

I hope this helps and good luck.  

Learn more: http://www.DrGuyFacialPlastics.com/fillers

William Marshall Guy, MD

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