I have had restylane fillers under tear trough to lift my eye bags 6 weeks ago. Bruising was quite bad and lasted just over 2 weeks. Now when I’m under the sun my eyes look great but under certain lighting I look like I have a black eye (see photo). Is this Tyndall effect? I will be visiting my dermatologist again but needed second opinion here. Thanks.
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Thank you for your question. Although not typical, sinus congestion can potentially cause some additional swelling in the tear trough region. I would encourage you to follow up with your injector to discuss your experience and see what their recommendation is. Some cosmetic dermal fillers te...
I recommend following up with your injector for a formal evaluation. If necessary, the filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Benadryl, icing and cold compresses may give improvement. It will take 1-2 weeks for final results. Best, Dr. Emer
Hi Kpsony,
Restylane in the eyelid area lasts so long that you should not consider any permanent fillers. The longest patient who I have been following without a touch up injection is 7 years and still going. Another patient who I performed upper eyelid filler, which was still going...