I got Restylane injections under my eyes 2 days ago and I had some swelling and a black eye. The black eye diminished quickly, but there was still some bruising. The worst effect has been the constant tearing and watery eyes. My eyes will force themselves shut and begin to tear up. Called doctor who performed procedure and they said it could be swelling putting pressure on tear duct. Is thi
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October 24, 2016
Answer: Can Restylane injections under the eye cause tearing, watery eyes?
Swelling is common after lip augmentation with fillers and can take 1-2 weeks to subside. It is too early to determine final results. If you are not pleased with your filler, it can be reversed with hyaluronidase, but give it at least two weeks. Best, Dr. Emer
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There are many ways to minimize discomfort. With Restylane and other injectable fillers, your doctor can apply a topical anesthesia first in order to numb the area. Also, most hyaluronic acid fillers are now formulated with lidocaine to make the...