I've been experiencing random swelling/puffiness months after having Restylane Silk injected under my eyes.

Question

The 1st time I had filler under my eyes it was Restalyne & I did not have this issue. The 2nd time, they used Restalyne Silk & now I experience the random swelling. I go to a reputable doctor's office with experienced nurses who administer the filler. I do not believe this is an allergic reaction. Is it possible that rubbing my eyes could cause this? Only one eye will swell at a time - Not both eyes at the same time. There are no lumps, just puffiness.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you follow up with the Nurse that administered the Restylane silk so that the Nurse and MD can evaluate you.  You can ask that the filler be dissolved with hyaluronidase which would help reverse the intermittent swelling you describe.

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

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If you are puffy, reversing with hyaluronidase and doing venus legacy treatments should reverse the issue.  This is likely lymphedema from the fillers.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Roberto E. Garcia, MD, FACS · Answer

Restalyne silk is one of the newest products thats used to inject in the tear trough area. As you probably know Restylane silk is the most innocuous substance to inject in this area as it causes the least amount of swelling afterwards. You may have another issue going on whereby the product was placed above the muscle. If this is the case you can talk to your doctor about injecting Wydase into that area in order to digest the restylane. I hope that this helps

Milan Shah, MD · Answer

If you’re experiencing swelling or puffiness months after having Restylane Silk injections, it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional or the provider who administered the injections. They can assess your situation, as this may be related to the product, your body’s reaction, or other factors. They can provide guidance on the best course of action.

Estee Williams, MD · Answer

Call your doctor. You may try a few days of antihistamines such as Claritin or Zyrtec.  Be well.

I've been experiencing random swelling/puffiness months after having Restylane Silk injected under my eyes.

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