I had Restylane fillers below my eyes. 2 weeks later I have a burst blood vessel in one eye. Should I be concerned? (Photo)

Question

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?

Julia Ann Sullivan Miller, MD · Answer

Its unlikely that the injections under your eyes led to the development of your broken blood vessel, otherwise known as a subconjunctival hemorrhage.  Nonetheless, it is always a good idea to have your eyes checked out by an ophthalmologist.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Restylane is a great product for injection in the face and I doubt that two weeks later could cause the blood vessel to burst.  However, I would consult an ophthalmologist to determine the cause of the broken blood vessel to make sure. I also prefer Belotero in many cases under the eyes since it is such a fine hyaluronic acid filler. For the best cosmetic result please consult a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of experience with tear trough injections.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

It is unlikely that 2 weeks out and no complications from the Restylane would suddenly result in a burst blood vessel in the eye. I believe it's coincidence. Best to have your eye checked out though, but I really doubt the Restylane caused anything. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

I had Restylane fillers below my eyes. 2 weeks later I have a burst blood vessel in one eye. Should I be concerned? (Photo)

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