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Red patch over tear trough filler area, injected 4 months ago. What can this be?

December 21, 2022
Asked By:Carolyn77 in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia

I had dermal filler in my tear troughs 4 months ago. No issues until a few weeks ago. I noticed a red patch over the area that received dermal filler, under my right eye. It lasted a few days and seemed to go away. This morning it is back again. It looks like I have been hit in the face. No pain and does not feel lumpy. But it does look a little crepe paper like. Any suggestions?

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