Restylane Injection Hit Blood Vessel in Eye Lid. I Wonder if I Should Look for Another PS?

May 18, 2011
Asked By:Lilliana M. in Portland, OR

An experienced PS injected Restylane in my lower lids, and hit a blood vessel. I COMPLETELY understand that this happens to the best of them, but I have a truly black eye that mocks makeup coverage going strong still 10 days later. PS let me know he hit a vein, iced it and applied pressure for MAYBE a minute before continuing injecting. He did not ice at all before or after- but sent me home with an icepack. (No blood-thinning supplements factor in, and thorough home-care by me afterwards.)

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Answer: Preparation for the expected black eye is essential.

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Answer: Preparation for the expected black eye is essential.

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