Help! Horrible big rings around my eyes where I had filler after using tight goggles for swimming. Will this go away?

Question

I had restylane and juvederm in and around my tear trough area 6 months ago. The results were great. Today I stupidly wire very tight swimming goggles for about 40 mins and now have huge rings from these around my eyes. Will this go back to how it was soon?

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

Thank you for sharing your concerns about a "ring" around your eyes following Restylane injections and use of giggles. There will probably be no long term issues, but see your injector got in person evaluation. Good luck.

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Without examining you or seeing photos its difficult to give specific advice but it sounds like you should go see your injector ASAP to be examined. Best of luck!

Kyle Coleman, MD · Answer

At 6 months, any filler placed should be unaffected by any sort of pressure.  Swelling after tight googles can last a day or more in patients unrelated to filler.  Sleep elevated and this should reduce very quickly.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There is no reason why juvederm or restylane would be effected 6 months later by swimming with goggles.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Margaret Weiss, MD · Answer

It is fairly common for tight goggles to leave rings around the eyes due the pressure exerted. It is unlikely that your filler was affected after 6 months. These rings will most likely disappear on their own within a day or so, if not sooner.

Help! Horrible big rings around my eyes where I had filler after using tight goggles for swimming. Will this go away?

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