Under eye bags are more noticeable after Juvederm. Do you have any suggestions? (Photo)

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Hello, I had juvaderm injections and it lasted for approximately 6 months. It seems like my eye bags became more noticeable. Even an extra crease on my cheek. Maybe this is my imagination. The doctor told me all along the surgical procedure would be my best due to the puffiness. Also I was bruised for 4 days and needed to miss work. I would consider going back to do this but the bruising is too much. Would you have any suggestions?

Philip K. Robb Jr., MD, FACS · Answer

It looks like your outcome has been less than ideal- this could be for multiple reasons... Depending on the medication that was used, it can be dissolved which occurs immediately!I place the filler with a cannula, NOT A NEEDLE, which greatly decreases bleeding and bruising- look for someone who does this. Find someone who exclusively specializes in faces. Hope this helps and God Bless!Dr. Robb

Adam Scheiner, MD · Answer

Dear NY,It appears from your photos that you have lower lid fullness that your Physician was trying to camouflage with filler. While fillers are helpful in many areas, they aren't the best for hiding lower lid bags. Surgery would be the best option for that condition. For the filler its best to dissolve that first prior to surgery. I hope this was helpful.

Elham Jafari, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question! Correction of bags under eyes with filler requires high level of expertise for natural looking results without over-filling the area. I usually use Belotero or Restylane (and sometimes Volbella) for this area for a more uniform and natural result. Additionally, many patients need some filler in other areas nearby to maintain a uniform transition and avoid the treatment back-firing and making the bags more noticeable. Bruising is a possibility after any filler injections and the risk is unfortunately higher with injections under the eyes. I highly recommend doing the injections with micro-cannula for better results and reduce risk of swelling and bruising. I hope it helps and good luck!

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

The only permanent solution to eye bags is lower blepharoplasty.  The results should last about eight to ten years. You should also develop an anti-aging regimen with your facial plastic surgeon that will include skin care and laser treatments to maintain the results of your blepharoplasty and keep your skin looking healthy and young as you age. I hope this helps.

Trevor M. Born, MD · Answer

DEAR PJD143Thank you for your question and photo!  Juvederm can drift when place in the tissues- it appears that it is causing the puffiness.  It would be best to have it removed with hyaluronidase.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD

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