Visible filler thread after tear trough treatment! 3 days post op, is this permanent? (photos)

Thanks for sharing. It’s too early to tell. You should wait 14 to 21 days and then have an exam by your injector! If the filler truly has been placed superficially, then perhaps using only a tiny amount of enzyme could save your deep filler and lead to a nice result. I prefer cannula injections for this area to minimize superficial migration. Good luck. 

Thank you for your question.  It is still early and this could just be due to swelling in that area that will resolve.  You can either wait it out or go back so that the injector and touch the area to determine what's going on.  If you did end up needing a reversal it would be minor.

Normally I would say wait but in your case I would go back sooner to see if massage will help or if too superficial it needs to be dissolved. I only use Volbella on this area and use cannulas to help spread the filler better. 

You are correct in saying it is early days but it does look as if the filler has been placed slightly too high. If it is a HA filler and is in the correct plane depth-wise it should be massageable into the right position. If it is too superficial, it will need dissolving. I suggest you go back to your injector sooner than the standard 2-week review and see what they can do. If it needs dissolving and re-doing, and reputable injector would not charge extra for that. Good luck! 

Thanks for sharing your pictures and your question.  The skin under the eye is extremely thin and unforgiving, especially if the filler quantity used is too large or not injected by an experienced physician.  Without knowing the exact product used in your case, or the amount, it is hard to give a definitive opinion.  However, in most cases, I would allow for a minimum of one week to pass from the time of injection for complete resolution of the swelling, and to allow the product to completely settle.  If it still bothers you when you look in the mirror, or has an aesthetically displeasing appearance that you feel is worse than pre-injection, I would consider dissolving it.  Hope this was helpful.

I recommend scheduling a followup appointment with your injector.  Based on the photos the product does appear to be more superficial.  It has only been 3 days so time will tell, but it would be helpful for the injector to palpate the area and perform a more thorough exam before deciding on the next course of action.  They may still recommend waiting a week or two before deciding to dissolve it, if needed, but I recommend going in now for follow up.  Best of luck!