I had Juvederm injected below my eyes to fill in hollows, and now I have pillows instead. It looks horrible. My doctor said that only surgery would fix this and he stated I should have had eyelid surgery all along. He suggested I initially try the injection because I cannot afford surgery right now.
Answer: Under-eye filler can be puffy for a few days Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid-based filler that is quite soft and well-tolerated in many clinical situations. One consideration in the setting of puffiness after injection is that this type of filler is hydrophillic, meaning it attracts water. For a few days, this can be seen as swelling or puffiness, which generally resolves. Some patients see some benefit by using warm compresses to help the fluid subside. If your swelling is within the first few days after having a filler injection, this may improve spontaneously.
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Answer: Under-eye filler can be puffy for a few days Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid-based filler that is quite soft and well-tolerated in many clinical situations. One consideration in the setting of puffiness after injection is that this type of filler is hydrophillic, meaning it attracts water. For a few days, this can be seen as swelling or puffiness, which generally resolves. Some patients see some benefit by using warm compresses to help the fluid subside. If your swelling is within the first few days after having a filler injection, this may improve spontaneously.
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Answer: Juvederm for under eye hollow Juvederm isn't an ideal filler for under eye hollows because it is considered a hydrophilic filler. Hydrophilic refers to it's ability to draw water towards itself. Juvederm is one of the most hydrophilic fillers on the market. Restylane can be hydrophilic but much less so than Juvederm. Restylane is typically the go to filler for the under eye area.
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Answer: Juvederm for under eye hollow Juvederm isn't an ideal filler for under eye hollows because it is considered a hydrophilic filler. Hydrophilic refers to it's ability to draw water towards itself. Juvederm is one of the most hydrophilic fillers on the market. Restylane can be hydrophilic but much less so than Juvederm. Restylane is typically the go to filler for the under eye area.
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June 10, 2017
Answer: Filler vs. Fat This is a common problem. People try and fix issues that require surgery with filler. Typically we are able to improve the issue just not solve it. We never want to make things worse. A few key things need to be answered. How long ago was the injection? depending on that it could be swelling and edema still. If it has been over two weeks then you can consider the antidote that can absorb the material.Another thing to consider is facial fat transfer that can help with this issue. It is worth looking into if you are against surgery for now.Hope this helps.Best of luck,DrC
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June 10, 2017
Answer: Filler vs. Fat This is a common problem. People try and fix issues that require surgery with filler. Typically we are able to improve the issue just not solve it. We never want to make things worse. A few key things need to be answered. How long ago was the injection? depending on that it could be swelling and edema still. If it has been over two weeks then you can consider the antidote that can absorb the material.Another thing to consider is facial fat transfer that can help with this issue. It is worth looking into if you are against surgery for now.Hope this helps.Best of luck,DrC
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August 20, 2016
Answer: Puffiness after under-eye injections Please wait at least a couple weeks to see if puffiness is actually temporary swelling.If puffiness is due to product, it is likely from too much product placed too superficially. Product can be easily dissolved with hyaluronidase. Under eyelid skin is very thin. I place most of the product on the bone, and, only if needed, a few very thin strands superficially. It is better to undercorrect in this area, then to have an unnatural or puffy result.
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August 20, 2016
Answer: Puffiness after under-eye injections Please wait at least a couple weeks to see if puffiness is actually temporary swelling.If puffiness is due to product, it is likely from too much product placed too superficially. Product can be easily dissolved with hyaluronidase. Under eyelid skin is very thin. I place most of the product on the bone, and, only if needed, a few very thin strands superficially. It is better to undercorrect in this area, then to have an unnatural or puffy result.
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March 11, 2016
Answer: Juvederm in the Lower Lids Can Swell and Stay Puffy Juvederm and Restylane are interchangeable in a lot of filling areas, but in the lower eyelids, I see a difference. Others have reported that Juvederm is more hydrophyllic (water-loving) than Restylane and in the lower lids, I see that as a disadvantage. For that reason, I don't use Juvederm in the lower lids, and use Restylane cautiously.
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March 11, 2016
Answer: Juvederm in the Lower Lids Can Swell and Stay Puffy Juvederm and Restylane are interchangeable in a lot of filling areas, but in the lower eyelids, I see a difference. Others have reported that Juvederm is more hydrophyllic (water-loving) than Restylane and in the lower lids, I see that as a disadvantage. For that reason, I don't use Juvederm in the lower lids, and use Restylane cautiously.
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March 11, 2016
Answer: No Surgery Necessary I’m surprised at your doctor’s response to the puffiness. Surgery is not necessary to fix this. The puffiness could be caused by swelling, which will gradually subside in about two weeks. If you still notice over-correction at that time, you can go back to your injector and get hyaluronidase, which will dissolve the excess product. Alternatively, you can simply wait until the results of the injection wear off, which would be in a few months. However, surgery is definitely not needed!
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March 11, 2016
Answer: No Surgery Necessary I’m surprised at your doctor’s response to the puffiness. Surgery is not necessary to fix this. The puffiness could be caused by swelling, which will gradually subside in about two weeks. If you still notice over-correction at that time, you can go back to your injector and get hyaluronidase, which will dissolve the excess product. Alternatively, you can simply wait until the results of the injection wear off, which would be in a few months. However, surgery is definitely not needed!
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