I had Restalyne fillers 2 weeks ago below the lower eyelid around the orbital bone and tear troughs - the area that is typically inferred when one says to have "bags under the eyes." I had no bruising afterwards either. However today I have suddenly gotten a burst blood vessel in my left eye. Would this be purely coincidental or perhaps even a consequence of the recent "trauma" and will heal in its own time. Or could it be potentially something very serious?
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Restylane is a great product for injection under the eye but from your description it is difficult to assess whether you are having an allergic reaction or need hyauronidase to dissolve this lump. I would recommend you return to your treating dermatologist for evaluation. In the future, B...
Hi @Mdp2402. Most facial filler products that are injected into this area should ideally be placed in the tissue plane directly on top of the bone, or at least underneath the eyelid muscle layer. If a facial filler product is placed too superficial in the skin, or on top of the muscle layer, the...
Swelling varies from person to person, thought this seems to be more than usually seen. Here are some tips to minimize swelling next time: Stay away from medicines and vitamins that increase bruising for a few weeks prior to your injection. These include but not limited ot Vit E, Fish and...