Abt 11 days ago I had 0.4cc syringe of Restylane injected into both of my tear trough areas (0.2ccs on each side). For the few days afterwards my eyes looked great! But then I noticed that the areas are somewhat hollow again and I'm not sure if this is normal b/c it has now settled or if I should have gotten a full syringe (1/2 syringe on both sides) to treat the areas. Should I go back to my doctor and get another 0.4cc syringe injected into both areas (0.2ccs on each side) ?
Answer: Restylane for Tear Troughs Hi Delilah. We typically use between 1-2 CC's for this procedure so .4 is a very small amount. What you were seeing was probably swelling. Was the treatment done with a technique called "under the muscle"? If not, I would be concerned about getting more injected as this is a very technique dependent area. If your injector is placing the product deep in the skin under the muscle, then by all means go back for more. If you only get .4 CC's you may not see value past a few months. We inject 1-2 CC's to get patients 6-12 months duration. Good luck.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Restylane for Tear Troughs Hi Delilah. We typically use between 1-2 CC's for this procedure so .4 is a very small amount. What you were seeing was probably swelling. Was the treatment done with a technique called "under the muscle"? If not, I would be concerned about getting more injected as this is a very technique dependent area. If your injector is placing the product deep in the skin under the muscle, then by all means go back for more. If you only get .4 CC's you may not see value past a few months. We inject 1-2 CC's to get patients 6-12 months duration. Good luck.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Received half a Syringe of Restylane (0.4cc) to treat both tear trough areas...Not sure if it was enough It sounds like you were under-dosed and it was mostly swelling that you saw the first few weeks, I do suggest you have another syringe to see full result
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Received half a Syringe of Restylane (0.4cc) to treat both tear trough areas...Not sure if it was enough It sounds like you were under-dosed and it was mostly swelling that you saw the first few weeks, I do suggest you have another syringe to see full result
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May 22, 2014
Answer: Restylane amounts 0.4 cc of Restylane is a very small amount and insufficient to treat both tear troughs. You probably demonstrated improvement based on post-procedure swelling. I think that you will find that a full cc would be necessary to establish a sufficient and longer lasting improvement. I am personally not a fan of the smaller syringes as they are less cost effective than the 1 cc dose. Many physicians offer them as a "come on" because the price seems so much lower or use them for touchups. Remember that whatever product is not used can be stored for your personal use at a later date.
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Answer: Restylane amounts 0.4 cc of Restylane is a very small amount and insufficient to treat both tear troughs. You probably demonstrated improvement based on post-procedure swelling. I think that you will find that a full cc would be necessary to establish a sufficient and longer lasting improvement. I am personally not a fan of the smaller syringes as they are less cost effective than the 1 cc dose. Many physicians offer them as a "come on" because the price seems so much lower or use them for touchups. Remember that whatever product is not used can be stored for your personal use at a later date.
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May 21, 2014
Answer: Restylane in the Tear Troughs 0.4cc is a very small amount to the tear troughs. I typically use cannula injection or depot on the bone in this area and get good results, but use much more than 0.2cc per side. You may also consider a different filler such as Voluma which gives a little more lift if you are truly "hollow." Without photos it is very difficult to give a great opinion. However, I do agree with the other responses that an expert injector, someone with a lot of experience and significant background, is required for treating this area. I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Restylane in the Tear Troughs 0.4cc is a very small amount to the tear troughs. I typically use cannula injection or depot on the bone in this area and get good results, but use much more than 0.2cc per side. You may also consider a different filler such as Voluma which gives a little more lift if you are truly "hollow." Without photos it is very difficult to give a great opinion. However, I do agree with the other responses that an expert injector, someone with a lot of experience and significant background, is required for treating this area. I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.
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May 21, 2014
Answer: More Restylane needed for tear troughs We don't have the advantage of pictures, but it is always good to start with less filler and add more. This makes it less likely that you would bruise or have puffiness under the eyes. So if you to,erated it well it is probably time to have a little more.Medicis used to produce Restylane in 0.4 cc syringes (as well as 1 cc syringes) but now provides 0.5 cc, 1cc, and 2 cc syringes.
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Answer: More Restylane needed for tear troughs We don't have the advantage of pictures, but it is always good to start with less filler and add more. This makes it less likely that you would bruise or have puffiness under the eyes. So if you to,erated it well it is probably time to have a little more.Medicis used to produce Restylane in 0.4 cc syringes (as well as 1 cc syringes) but now provides 0.5 cc, 1cc, and 2 cc syringes.
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