2 months after Restylane, I started experiencing recurring swelling under eyes. Each episode leaves area lumpy & bruised. I've read horror stories about hyaluronidase making matters worse. I'd like to wait it out, but I’ve read fillers under eyes can last for years. Doc wants to dissolve, but I'm wary. I’ve read accounts of the swelling recurring even after hylase. Would love to hear from doctors who've seen this phenomenon & successfully treated it.
February 28, 2013
Answer: Please do not let the so-called horror stories scare you off from having the right treatment.
The enzyme is highly effective at helping situations like yours. It is improbable that this represents and allergic reaction to the hylauronic acid filler. However, clearly you are holding too much water in association with the product. The enzyme can be very effectively used to help this. The reason why you hear horror stories about the enzyme it that using this product well requires significant experience.
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February 28, 2013
Answer: Please do not let the so-called horror stories scare you off from having the right treatment.
The enzyme is highly effective at helping situations like yours. It is improbable that this represents and allergic reaction to the hylauronic acid filler. However, clearly you are holding too much water in association with the product. The enzyme can be very effectively used to help this. The reason why you hear horror stories about the enzyme it that using this product well requires significant experience.
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February 12, 2018
Answer: Eye Festoons after Fillers or allergic reactions or hormonal changes?
Thank you for your answers. I agree it could be an allergic reaction: perhaps new creams, new soaps, etc. However, I have seen this with people who have festoons. Festoons are genetic swelling in the lower part of the lower lids into the cheek region that some people develop. Perhaps your mom or father have that too. It is thin skin with chronic swelling. A mild inflammatory process, made worse with fluid retention, spices, allergies, hormonal changes, etc. If fillers were injected into the festoon, it could worsen a pre-existing festoon. We normally try to inject around the festoons, not into them. So best to revisit your injector. Medications exist to dissolve the restylane if the restylane was injected into the festoon.
Best, Dr. Marc DuPere, Plastic Surgeon Toronto
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February 12, 2018
Answer: Eye Festoons after Fillers or allergic reactions or hormonal changes?
Thank you for your answers. I agree it could be an allergic reaction: perhaps new creams, new soaps, etc. However, I have seen this with people who have festoons. Festoons are genetic swelling in the lower part of the lower lids into the cheek region that some people develop. Perhaps your mom or father have that too. It is thin skin with chronic swelling. A mild inflammatory process, made worse with fluid retention, spices, allergies, hormonal changes, etc. If fillers were injected into the festoon, it could worsen a pre-existing festoon. We normally try to inject around the festoons, not into them. So best to revisit your injector. Medications exist to dissolve the restylane if the restylane was injected into the festoon.
Best, Dr. Marc DuPere, Plastic Surgeon Toronto
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