I got under eye filler a week ago. Before I had some VERY minor circles at times and sometimes would look a bit drawn. Filler (one of the Restylane's) has now made my under eye area MUCH worse, especially when I smile. The pics speak for themselves. First is a month prior compared to now. Will only hyaluronidase resolve it? Is there a chance it could make things even worse? Why didn't filler help this area? Thank you!
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There can be some swelling and/or lumps after lip injections which can last 1 to 2 weeks. You can apply firm pressure between two fingers on the lips for a few days, for 5 minutes at a time, in order to help decrease swelling and even out the lumps. If you're unhappy with your final results, you...
In general, if you're experiencing permanent bruising or bumps after lip filler injections, it's possible that you may have developed scar tissue or other complications. Your doctor may recommend treatments such as massage, steroid injections, or laser therapy to help reduce the appearance of...
It appears to be filler migration. Although it's commonly believed that filler is metabolized and disappears over time, in reality, it can often migrate - even years after the initial injection.
It can be dissolved, in good hands.
Best of luck !