I was wondering if this is normal to have what looks like bags under my eyes after Bellafill injection. I had it done last week. It is not hard lumps. I feel like I look worse than before I had injection. I only had one syringe put in and only under my eyes. I am disappointed so far.
December 2, 2017
Answer: Bags Under Eyes after Bellafill Thank you for sharing your photos and concern. You may be experiencing swelling / edema which will cause “festooning” that is evident in the photos. There are two common reasons for swelling after tear trough filler. The most common reason is that your dermatologist or plastic surgeon used a hydrophilic (water-attracting) filler such as Juvederm Ultra or Ultra Plus. The second most common reason is that a neuromodulator (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) was injected at the same time as your filler. As a result, your muscles are not able to properly drain the lymphatic fluid that is now collected under your eyes. Are you sure that Bellafill and not Beletero was placed? I hope that you are mistaken in the placement of Bellafill under the eyes / tear trough region as this is not a proper location for this product. Please return to your board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for further evaluation and management. Best of luck,Suneel Chilukuri, M.D.Houston, Texas
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December 2, 2017
Answer: Bags Under Eyes after Bellafill Thank you for sharing your photos and concern. You may be experiencing swelling / edema which will cause “festooning” that is evident in the photos. There are two common reasons for swelling after tear trough filler. The most common reason is that your dermatologist or plastic surgeon used a hydrophilic (water-attracting) filler such as Juvederm Ultra or Ultra Plus. The second most common reason is that a neuromodulator (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) was injected at the same time as your filler. As a result, your muscles are not able to properly drain the lymphatic fluid that is now collected under your eyes. Are you sure that Bellafill and not Beletero was placed? I hope that you are mistaken in the placement of Bellafill under the eyes / tear trough region as this is not a proper location for this product. Please return to your board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for further evaluation and management. Best of luck,Suneel Chilukuri, M.D.Houston, Texas
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December 11, 2017
Answer: Bellafill for the Lower Eyelids Bellafill is a great solution for lower lower eyelid bags and tear troughs but at a week you cannot judge your results. There will still be swelling which can last for a month or more. Your photo definitely shows selling as a result of the trauma from your injections. There is also a little yellow discoloration of your skin suggesting some bruising and further trauma. You have to be patient. I have add a video and web reference that may help.Best regards.
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December 11, 2017
Answer: Bellafill for the Lower Eyelids Bellafill is a great solution for lower lower eyelid bags and tear troughs but at a week you cannot judge your results. There will still be swelling which can last for a month or more. Your photo definitely shows selling as a result of the trauma from your injections. There is also a little yellow discoloration of your skin suggesting some bruising and further trauma. You have to be patient. I have add a video and web reference that may help.Best regards.
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