I have gotten restylane injections for the last three years in the tear trough area. Recently I developed half-moon ridges under both eyes. My doctor thought injecting more would fix the problem. He did this twice and it did not help. First, what is the cause of this problem - too much restylane, scar tissue, or poor technique by the doctor; and how can I get rid of the ridges?
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Hi @Dog101. You are correct those are tear troughs and can be treated with a dermal filler like Restylane or Belotero to help lessen the severity of the trough. I recommend seeking treatments from expert injectors who have the skill and experience to precisely inject fillers into treatment areas...
There really is no substitute for injector experience and training when discussing filler treatments. It really is a "feel" that the injector has for the level of the injection. The dermis (the layer most superficial) is more firm, the subcutaneous layer, which is mostly fat, is more "loose",...
I would suggest following up with your provider - it sounds like you could have some pressure (surrounding a nerve) as a result of the injection(s) and/or something else is going on.