Will a Hot Compress on my Eyes Cause Restalyne in my Tear Troughs to Dissapate Faster?

Hi Jasper.  The warm compresses will not affect your Restylane results.

We're wondering if what your seeing immediately after your injections is just swelling because the results we observe for our tear trough injections last 6-9 months because of the lack of movement in this area (and because you have had lots of product injected).  The results should last much longer than 6-8 weeks and you may consider asking your injector why they are not lasting or look for someone new.  Good luck.

Restylane and Juvederm do not dissolve faster with warm compresses. Restylane absorbs your own water molecules and fills the wrinkles by providing this volume eefect.

The short answer is no. Application of warm compress can help you with any of the post-injection symptoms that you mention, but there will not be any impact on the longevity of Restylane. Your filler should be lasting longer unless the areas of your concern are mildly different from your physicians. It would be worth the time to review this point with her.Be healthy and be well,James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS

Hi Jas,

Two vials of Restylane injected in the lower eyelids is a large amount of filler for the area, and should definitely last longer than 6 to 8 weeks.  I question what you are being injected with, whether you are truly receiving the amount you are being told, and/or the technique or the injector.  Warm compresses should not effect Restylane.  Do not use Juvederm in the lower eye lid hollows.  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P 

Thank you for your question. No, your Restylane will not dissolve faster with warm compresses. Restylane works by absorbing your own water molecules and fills the wrinkles by providing volume. If you have any other concerns please contact your injector. Best of Luck!