I had restylane injected under my eyes 5 days ago and I can see and feel large lumps! Is it normal? (Photo)

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I don't know if this is still swelling or the actual product? I also have a bruise under one eye. It looks terrible from certain angles, and I don't know if I should massage it or go back to dissolve it? Please help!!!? It is even placed correctly? The physician used a cannula to do the filler. The lumps have gone down a tiny bit each day.. very minimal, but it almost makes the filler more pronounced.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your problems. It appears you might have too much filler injected or it may have been placed too superficially. Wait another week to see if it improves. I find a needle to be far more precise when injecting tear troughs and even less likely to produce bruising when performed with proper technique. If you are unhappy with the results in another week, have the Restylane dissolved and consider having reinjection. Good luck,

Jennifer Parker Porter, MD, FACS · Answer

Restylane injection in the tear trough can be associated with some bruising and swelling.  Using a cannula will typically cut back on some of the bruising and swelling, but each patient is different.  Some patients are more prone to bruising than others.  I would contact your doctor with your concerns so they can give you advice on next best steps. The answer may be that time will continue to improve the area, as you have noticed some improvement in the short term.  Restylane can definitely be dissolved with a hyaluronidase product if that appears necessary. When dissolved, the filler typically goes away in 24 to 48 hours.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is common to have swelling and bruising after injection, which can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. You can ice the treated area to help minimize swelling. If you are feeling any lumps or bumps,you can gently massage them to help smooth them out. If you are unhappy with your final results you can have the filler dissolved with an enzyme known as hyaluronidase. Best of Luck!

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

It makes no difference as to whether a cannula or needle was used. the main thing is the expertise of the injector and it sounds like the injection may be too superficial and over corrected.  Go back and check. also be sure you are seeing an experienced board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon

Kamran Khoobehi, MD · Answer

You have swelling or may have too much injection. The best option is to see your injector and wait for now. You have to option of removing the fillers but wait till all of the swelling is resolved.

I had restylane injected under my eyes 5 days ago and I can see and feel large lumps! Is it normal? (Photo)

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