Hyperpigmentation after Restylane injection under eyes, not fading after 2 years. Is this permanent?

December 8, 2017
Asked By:urlm in New York, New York, USA

I developed PIH after filler injection for under eye bags. The injection made them worse, so I had them dissolved with hyaluronidase. Almost 2 years later it shows no sign of improvement. Everywhere says PIH recovery is up to 1 year, so I'm very disheartened now! Will it improve with time? I can't understand why it's taking so long... Could laser make it worse? I'm skin type II-III.

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December 9, 2017

Answer: Hyperpigmentation After Filler Injection

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
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Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
December 9, 2017

Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Clear+Brilliant/Venus Viva, Chemical Peels, Cosmelan, Salt Facial, Aerolase YAG, Hydroquinone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 9, 2017

Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Clear+Brilliant/Venus Viva, Chemical Peels, Cosmelan, Salt Facial, Aerolase YAG, Hydroquinone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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