Pillows after Juvederm. Will it go away or is there something I can do? (Photo)

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I had juvederm injected in my tear trough 10 days ago. Although the bumps have gone down I am still left with these pillows. I have a vacation coming up in December and can not be left with these pillows. Will it go away or is there something I can do?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Juvederm can typically swell in this area and it can last 1-2 weeks after your injections. However if you're unhappy with your final results, it can be reversed with hyaluronidase and you can try a different technique next time. Belotero is a good filler for this area. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The "pillows" you are experiencing is common when Juvederm is injected in the tear trough area. This happens because Juvederm attracts water. I would have this dissolved with hyaluronidase and use another filler such as Restylane. Restylane can help improve the tear trough area with a lower risk of puffiness. The tear trough area is very delicate and requires an expert injector.

Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACS · Answer

Juvederm is very hydrophilic so it attracts water. I don't typically used juverderm in the tear troughs for this very reason. However, it should resolve. I would follow up with your injector and they can teach you a massage treatment called Manual Lymphatic Drainage which will speed up the process.

Joseph Doumit, MD · Answer

Swelling after fillers can happen and it might take 1-2 weeks to go away. You can apply some ice in the area and massage for like 2-3 minutes, it can help for a faster recovery. I would recommend to call your injector and use what his/hers recommendations or reverse it if not happy with results.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

I'm sorry this has happened. Juvederm is not the right filler for this area and often leaves this side effect. It will need to be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Restylane is the better filler for this area. I always use cannulas for this injection because it is safer and less bruising.

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