Will my dents under my lower eyes caused by mistake go away naturally?

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A year and a half ago I had upper and under eye surgery done and was happy with the results. A little while ago i went swimming using goggles that were to tight for about an hour. I have since noticed a dent were the outline of the pressure caused by the goggles causing the under eye area to look worse than it was before surgery. I feel so self conscious and avoid any extra activity because the tired old look, specially knowing it was inflicted by my own error, please I welcome any advice

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Impossible to tell without seeing a photo. There is usually something that can be done to improve the under eye area, either surgical or nonsurgical such as filler. See an oculoplastic specialist.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Helena, it's not probablle that the goggles had anything to do with your concerns, but regardless of how the volume issues under your eyes developed, you can rectify the issue with dermal fillers.  To see our Culver City, CA patients that had under eye injections before and after Restylane, click on the link below.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Surgery from a 1 1/2 ago is stable and long healed.  I have seen patients with a history of hyaluronic fillers who have a degree of chronic edema in their cheeks develop dents after wearing goggles.  However these generally resolve in hours or days and the treatment is to release the edema with enzyme.  I recommend getting assessed by an oculoplastic surgeon who specializes in aesthetic surgery.  Unfortunately for somethings, an actual personal assessment is invaluable.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for posting the question. I have never seen pressure from anything against the eyelid cause permanent changes following blepharoplasty. If this is only a recent depression it might resolve. If it does not improve, see an experienced Oculoplastic Surgeon for comprehensive evaluation and discussion of potential treatment solutions.Good luck,

Fernando Colon, MD · Answer

Dear Helena.The best is to have your plastic surgeonreevaluate you and determine the best course of action. Treatment will dependon his diagnosis. Best wishes.

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