I Have Experienced Bad Eye Lid Swelling Following Juvederm Injection Under my Eyes.

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I went in for my first Juvederm injection to treat the hollowness under my eyes and now I look like a victim of domestic violence! It is painful and my entire eye lid has swollen. Applying ice and cold packs has not brought it down. Is this serious? What would cause this to happen? What will immediately reduce the swelling above my eye?

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

The eyelids are delicate structures. Swelling and bruising is not uncommon in the immediate period (days) after injection. If the swelling lasts more than a couple of weeks, it is possible too much was injected or in the wrong location.  Talk to your doctor or consult an oculoplastic surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Swelling of the lower eyelid tissues is quite common after filler placement. This is for a few reasons, the skin is very thin, the filler works by absorbing water, and the traumatized tissues retain fluid.  This should improve with some time.

Jo Herzog, MD · Answer

I think that swelling after lower lid injections as well as bruising are common but have never seen this on upper lids. I would see your doctor as soon as you can and consider seeing an ophthalmologist as well.  I have never seen this but you might have developed a peri-orbital cellulitis(swelling and pain all around the eye caused by infection). Also, sleep with your head elevate don three pillows. Most likely nothing but should not take a chance when eyes are involved.

Tal T. Roudner, MD, FACS · Answer

Two common hylaronic acids HA are used to treat tear trough deformities. I personally prefer to use Resylane since it is less hydrophilic (water loving) then Juvederm and causes less swelling. If your eyes still look swollen and puffy after 2 to 3 weeks after the treatment you may want to use Vitrase an enzyme that can dissolve the HA. In the mean time NSAIDs and over the counter ointments such as arnica that reduce inflammation may help reduce the swelling !! Good luck

Eugene Mandrea, MD (retired) · Answer

The swelling is to be expected since Juvederm absorbs water more than any other Hyaluronic acid filler.

	But, I don't like the pain persisting 2 days after the injection and the swelling of your upper likds.

	I recommend that you see an ophtalmologist or oculoplastic surgeon.

	Always make sure that you are being treated by an experienced Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon

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