Will tear trough swelling after fillers go down more? (Photo)

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I had my tear troughs injected with restaylne silk for the first time 9 days ago. I'm not happy with the result so far. I feel it makes my face look way fuller. Will the swelling go down even more or should I get it dissolved? Thanks

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.Swelling can take 2 - 4 weeks to resolve with Restylane silk due to particle size of the product.  You can contact injecting MD to see if perhaps they would recommend a course of steroids to help expedite the resolution of the swelling.  Or you can wait 4 weeks and then return to injecting MD if you are still not happy and discuss dissolving the filler.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.Best of luck!Dr. Schwartz

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I would continue to wait to see if more swelling resolves.  If you liked the appearance at the time of the injection, then you will likely return to that state.  I would followup with your injector in a week or two to reassess.

Ava T. Shamban, MD · Answer

It takes approximately two weeks for swelling to resolve after filler. However, given the smaller particle size of Restylane Silk, swelling tends to last longer especially under the eyes. I recommend following up with you injector in one month if the swelling is still bothering you at which point you may dissolve some of the filler if you wish.

John J. O'Brien, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. I am sorry you are having problems following your injection. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to have swelling in the tear trough area for several weeks and sometimes  one month following your procedure. Continue to follow up with your treating physician. If there is no resolution you may consider hyaluronidase injections. Best of luck.

Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACS · Answer

I'm sorry to hear you aren't happy with the results of your Restylane Silk injections.  If it has only been nine days since your injections, I suspect that you may still have some swelling that hasn't resolved yet.  The good news about all hyaluronic acid injections is that they can be reversed with hyaluronidase if results are not what you desire.  I would give it another week or two and if it hasn't resolved by then, please talk to your doctor.

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