I had 1 syringe of Restylane split between both under eyes using the blunt tip cannula. At 5 weeks post injection I could still palpate the Restylane ridges under my eyes. In fact the left eye has a purple shadow like a bruises and is raised. I saw the surgeon who injected a tiny amount of the enzyme to dissolve it, but there’s still a visible lump. Is Restylane even the right filler product for Asian tear troughs? What is the best filler for under eyes? Should I try Restylane again?
October 4, 2018
Answer: Lumpy filler is caused by the injector. Yes, Restylane is a fussy filler to use. It has one of the highest G primes of any of the hyaluronic acid fillers (second only to Lyft). By comparison, the Allergan Juvederms and Voluma are much more runny (or according to their marketing material-smooth). Runny products are much less likely to make lumps but they also do not hold in the under eye area. You don't need a different filler, you need a different injector. Restylane is the right product.
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October 4, 2018
Answer: Lumpy filler is caused by the injector. Yes, Restylane is a fussy filler to use. It has one of the highest G primes of any of the hyaluronic acid fillers (second only to Lyft). By comparison, the Allergan Juvederms and Voluma are much more runny (or according to their marketing material-smooth). Runny products are much less likely to make lumps but they also do not hold in the under eye area. You don't need a different filler, you need a different injector. Restylane is the right product.
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October 3, 2018
Answer: Filler for tear troughs Hi Meikameo,Restylane is a commonly used filler for both Asian and non-Asian tear troughs. In fact, in our office, it is the filler we use the most for tear troughs. However, there are a couple of other good filler options as well, so it would be reasonable to try a different filler next time, if your injector feels that would be appropriate. Depending on your injector, you could also try a different injecting technique. It's hard to make a specific recommendation without seeing you in person. Hope this helped a bit.
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October 3, 2018
Answer: Filler for tear troughs Hi Meikameo,Restylane is a commonly used filler for both Asian and non-Asian tear troughs. In fact, in our office, it is the filler we use the most for tear troughs. However, there are a couple of other good filler options as well, so it would be reasonable to try a different filler next time, if your injector feels that would be appropriate. Depending on your injector, you could also try a different injecting technique. It's hard to make a specific recommendation without seeing you in person. Hope this helped a bit.
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