Is it possible under eye filler got into my upper eyelid causing ptosis/pink eye?

Question

I received belotero in the tear trough and I had a bump very high near the corners of my left eye. A few days later eye felt heavy. That lasted about a week 1/2 . eventually went away n now about a month later I have the same feeling but now accompanied by symptoms of pink eye? Could this be because of the filler? I constantly feel like I need to shut my left eye. Dr. says it's allergic conjuctivitis, I think filler went were it wasn't suppose to or damage was done to my eye during injection.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hello,In reading your description of where you felt the initial heaviness, we are wondering if you are referring to the "bump" being "high near the corners of the left eye."  Unlike the responses of other panel members, we believe you are referring to the lower eye area but too high from the point of injection.  If this is what you are referring to, then it is certainly plausible that the product was placed too superior and too medial (inward) which may be blocking or hindering the tear duct.  Another potential explanation is that the filler was placed in the eye muscle which may be causing a bump and/or redness to the inner lower eyelid.In any event, it is important that your practitioner, or another practitioner that is experienced with these treatments, use hyaluronidase (aka:  Vitrase) to dissolve the product.  Using this injectable medication will answer the question as to whether or not the product is causing this reaction.  In most cases, the effects of hyaluronidase is immediate.  If this does not improve your symptoms, then you and your physician can redirect your attention to other possibilities.Please see below link for more information on the use of Vitrase

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Anything is possible but what you are describing has to be very rare. Recommend in person evaluation by an oculoplastic specialist. The problem could be something totally different.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

its very rare for a filler to migrate upwards especially belotero which is extremely soft and integrates into the dermis. I suggest you see your eye physician.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Not likely that it caused pink eye. Follow up with the injector for the ptosis. Also consider seeing an ophthalmologidt.H Karamanoukian MD FACS

Kathleen Griffin, MD · Answer

Hi, It would next to impossible for under eye filler to travel upwards causing your pink eye. If you have any concerns contact your injector and ask for a follow up appointment.

Is it possible under eye filler got into my upper eyelid causing ptosis/pink eye?

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Answer: Ptosis after filler

Answer: Ptosis after filler

Answer: Highly Unlikely

Answer: Highly Unlikely

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Is it possible under eye filler got into my upper eyelid causing ptosis/pink eye?

Answers (8)

Answer: Ptosis after filler

Answer: Ptosis after filler

Answer: Highly Unlikely

Answer: Highly Unlikely

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