Can massaging of Restylane cause eye blurriness?

May 2, 2016
Asked By:NoVaFace in Washington, WA

I had Restylane under my eyes six days ago by a board certified plastic surgeon. Til now, I've had no post-procedure issues. I was advised to massage any nodules at one week, which I did this morning. Eight hrs later, my right eye became increasingly bloodshot. I also started feeling slight pressure and episodically blurry/milky vision. My fear is that massaging caused the filler to migrate into the eye socket/eye, putting pressure against a nerve or blood supply. Likely/Opinions?

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Answer: Dark Circles, Eyelid Wrinkles/Bags Treatment -- Restylane or Belotero with Cannulas, Clear+Brilliant, Eclipse Micropen, Viva

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May 4, 2016

Answer: Can massaging of Restylane cause eye blurriness?

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May 4, 2016

Answer: Can massaging of Restylane cause eye blurriness?

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May 3, 2016

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 3, 2016

Answer: Can massaging Restylane in the tear trough do damage to the eye?

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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