Under Eye Restylane Massive Swelling? (photo)

It is not at all uncommon for you to experinece swelling after any dermal filler injection and I would recommend following up with your provider minimally 7-10 days post-treatment. Gentle icing helps!

Without seeing you in person it is impossible to give complete advice.  However, one cc under each eye is a large treatment.  HA products are hydrophilic, meaning that they absorb water and swell.  So, in my opinion, it is always better to slightly under correct as the product will swell over the next 24 hours and achieve the full effect.  You may also be experiencing swelling around the product or possibly a deep bruise which has not shown yet.  In any case, at this point, I would suggest icing the area.  If it is too much product, then you can have Vitrase injected to melt the product.

 

Good Luck.

Under eye Restylane is pretty good as a magic wand but it is not quite there.  Swelling and bruising are common and unavoidable.  It is likely that the swelling will be with you for a while because it also looks like you bruised.  The treatment without the bruise can be associated with several days of swelling.  When you bruise, did I mention that there is really nothing that can be done to avoid a bruise in a particular person, it brings its own swelling.  Hang in there, you will get better.

Restylane in tear troughs tends to swell, some more than others. If this was done with a needle, theree is also more trauma and bruising. I always use cannulas here to minimize bruising, swelling, and to lower risks of a vascular compromise. Sleeping on 2-3 pillows is needed for 2 nights after this filler. It should subside in 3-5 days. Rarely, a steroid shot/prescription can be added to accelerate resolution of the swelling. I don't see this as being out of the ordinary. It is something that all filler patients need to be aware of in this area of correction.

While your bruising and swelling is disconcerting, it is not unusual.  Likely it was mentioned in your consent form.  The hydrostatic pressure when you were lying flat in bed and the product itself drew fluid to the area of your injection.  Bruising and swelling occur naturally in the healing process. Arnica, a homeopathic found at most pharmacies, some high end grocery stores or online can be purchased for $6-$25. It comes in gel, tiny pellets and packs to reduce bruising with or without vitamin K to help blood leakage.  IPL, an energy based treatment can speed healing of bruising if necessary.  Old-fashioned ice packs are underutilized and definitely help. You should be returning to your doctor for a follow-up consultation in a week or two but do notify him or her to voice your concern and perhaps schedule a visit sooner.  You should see your final result in about 2 weeks.  In the meantime avoid aspirin, garlic, wine, anti-inflammatory drugs and sleep on your back on a couple of pillows.  Good luck.