Last Saturday Belotero soft was injected under my eyes. Now I have a swelling, is it edema or excess filler? (Photos)

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Elham Jafari, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question! It might take up to two weeks to swelling is fully resolved fully injection so it is still too early to do an evaluation for that. During the two-week period, you should stay watchful for signs of rare but possible complications such as infection but other than that, please allow two weeks to pass and if not happy with the results, do a follow up with your injector. I hope it helps and good luck!

Jon Kurkjian, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
Swelling and bruising is not uncommon with tear trough injections. Using cold paks, Arnica, and bromalain can all help reduce the swelling and get rid of the bruising quicker. Swelling can last up to 2 weeks. I encourage you to remain patient and not judge any results until after the 2 week mark. At which point I would follow up with your injector to see if any massage or touch up is necessary. 
Good Luck

Ahmed Sufyan, MD · Answer

Hello,

Thank you for your question. I would give it more time and see if this swelling goes down. If there seems to be no change after a week or so I would call and make a follow up appointment. 
Thank you, 
Ahmed Sufyan

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hard to call without a history and full examination. It can possibly be filler. If you had no swelling for several days then sudden swelling, other causes such as cross antigen reactions, hypersensitivity (delayed) and others need to be excluded. Was the product on bone ? What was the technique- needle vs a canular etc....etc... the best answer will come from the Specialist that performed this procedure on you. If someone can inject, they will have all the expertise and know how to deal with potential outcomes and complications. All the best, Dr Davin Lim

Last Saturday Belotero soft was injected under my eyes. Now I have a swelling, is it edema or excess filler? (Photos)

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Last Saturday Belotero soft was injected under my eyes. Now I have a swelling, is it edema or excess filler? (Photos)

Answers (4)

Answer: Hard to say- give it one more week: contact injector.

Answer: Hard to say- give it one more week: contact injector.

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