Hi doctors I received under one syringe of filler for my under eyes and cheeks in March 2017 with Restylane I was a tad over filled in one eye. Had it dissolved in July and then received more Restylane in cheeks November 2018. I’ve always had very small malar bags. Now they look like full blown festoons? Is this fillers? Will this go away? What can I do? This has impacted my life greatly. I’m lost, depressed and have no clue what to do next. Please give your advice. I’m 31
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February 6, 2020
Answer: Malar bags are worse after dermal filler injections
This is an infrequent side-effect with Restylane injections, specifically with Restylane Kysse. The filler tends to collect into these discrete “gell balls”. In my practice, I would first attempt vigorous massage of the lips and if that doesn’t resolve the issue, I would dissolve compl...
It's unlikely that a filler treatment yesterday is related to development of a fever today. It is likely a coincidence. Follow up with your primary care physician if symptoms persist or worsen for an evaluation. In the future you may want to consider taking Valtrex prior to lip injections to...
I have seen in my practice previously where injected fillers get a similar reaction with tree pollen and other allergy triggers. It would be prudent to either dissolve the fillers. You may also get a short course of steroids as recommended by your physician.