Exactly one week ago, I had restylane refine injected into my tear troughs. A few days later, I started experiencing sinus problems that don't go away with sudafed and ibuprofen. They usually go away with these meds, but now they are not. Is it possible the filler got into my sinuses? Should I have it dissolved? The injector also overfilled the area. I don't know if this is causing any problems.
January 14, 2020
Answer: Restylane Refyne Thank you for your question! The injection of dermal fillers can create swelling for up to 2 weeks and attract water into the treatment area. Depending on where the filler was placed, it is possible that this is creating pressure on the sinuses themselves, not that they've been injected with dermal filler. If the symptoms don't improve after 2 weeks, I would suggest getting the filler reversed by an experienced provider. Best of luck!
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January 14, 2020
Answer: Restylane Refyne Thank you for your question! The injection of dermal fillers can create swelling for up to 2 weeks and attract water into the treatment area. Depending on where the filler was placed, it is possible that this is creating pressure on the sinuses themselves, not that they've been injected with dermal filler. If the symptoms don't improve after 2 weeks, I would suggest getting the filler reversed by an experienced provider. Best of luck!
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July 5, 2018
Answer: Can Restylane Refyne injected into tear troughs cause sinus problems? Hi Heatherkay, The undereye area is very delicate and fillers can get injected in the wrong anatomical plane. Also, the fillers used attract a lot of fluid and can spread readily. Swelling can also cause symptoms of sinus congestion and vice-versa. Fillers usually cause swelling for two weeks. If your condition does not improve, consider dissolving the filler. Note that dissolving may be done in 2 or 3 times for satisfactory results. It too can cause swelling.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.
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July 5, 2018
Answer: Can Restylane Refyne injected into tear troughs cause sinus problems? Hi Heatherkay, The undereye area is very delicate and fillers can get injected in the wrong anatomical plane. Also, the fillers used attract a lot of fluid and can spread readily. Swelling can also cause symptoms of sinus congestion and vice-versa. Fillers usually cause swelling for two weeks. If your condition does not improve, consider dissolving the filler. Note that dissolving may be done in 2 or 3 times for satisfactory results. It too can cause swelling.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.
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