Eye bag/bulge still visible one week after PRP injection.

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It’s been a week since I got Prp injected under my eye. All bruising/swelling has resolved, however I still have a bulge/eye bag under my left eye. Was PRP injected too superficially for this to happen? I asked my provider and he said avoid salt and drink lot of water, which I have been doing, but still my eye looks swollen. Pls how can this be resolved?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

PRP is not a treatment for eye bags first off.  Second, if you have bags you are a candidate for surgery and should consider that over any non invasive treatment such as fillers or lasers that can help camoflage but cannot get rid of severe bags.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear moimoi923,Wrinkles and/or bags under the eyes is the number one complaint of may people as we age.
To treat the area, it requires an experienced clinician and multimodal therapy based on severity. Sometimes surgery is the answer, other times a light filler with a peel or laser will do the trick.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It sounds like you developed this bag after the PRP injections and did not have it prior. If that is the case, with time it should get better. If you had a pre-existing bag under your eye prior to the PRP, it is unlikely this will correct your problem and you may need a lower blepharoplasty to correct this problem.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

Justin Harper, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi moimoi923, It may seem strange to experience swelling after microneedling with PRP since it's your own blood, but it happens. For undereye bags, the treatment of choice would either be surgery or fillers. Restylane Refyne produces good results on tear troughs. Discoloration can be addressed by Laser.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.

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